Megadave
07-21-2005, 03:23 AM
Event Chat #1 with Megadeth guitarist/vocalist, Dave Mustaine
6PM - 7PM PDT, July 20
lt1z <Q>Will you play Set The World A Fire in Sacramento Dave?
megaman <A>yes
Varvatos <Q>Dave have you listen to symphony x now that you are playing with them, and what do you think of them?
megaman <A>not yet
MEGAOMEGA <Q>Hi, do you remember me I was the girl with the Dave Mustaine For President T-shirt at the Tucson meet and greet show?
megaman <A>sure
kiyardo <Q>Multiple Choice: Now that your relationship with Sanctuary is coming to an end, which of the following situations best describes where you want to take your musical career. a) Keep existing members and continue on as Megadeth. b) Keep existing members and start anew with another band name. c) Start anew as a solo artist d) Create a new style of music combining African beats, banjo, and tin whistle melodies under the moniker Sadistic Flip-Flop.
megaman <A>your question is too long
Temecula-DV8R <Q>Any new news on your book?
megaman <A>awaiting news from William Morris
502master <Q>Dave just curious if you had ever played 5 Magics live, and if not, why? Is it too hard to play live, or is it just not a good choice? One of my all time favs.
megaman <A>i think i may have once back in the day
Steve4Deth <Q>Hi Dave. First I want to let you know that you are an incredible person, and thanks for all the fantastic music you have brought to us all. Do you ever have time checking out cities while on tour…if so where are some of your favorite places in the US?
megaman <A>no time really :(
Evicerator <Q>Dave, how excited are you about the Gigantour and the prospect of this being a yearly phenomenon?
megaman <A>i don't know if it will be a yearly thing yet. it depends on the success of this first go-round.
Twigg <Q>Dave, Long time fan, I'm just curious how you got into playing guitar, And what your first guitar was?
megaman <A>my first, first guitar was obviously an acoustic
sammaiden15 <Q>Dave, I love you, :D Just wanted to know if your hair was real:D
megaman <A>i was waiting for the first idiot. thank god the waits over.
Temecula-DV8R <Q>Any chance of Addicted to Chaos being played on Gigantour?
megaman <A>no
yoyoscrape <Q>dave, since gigantour is a celebration of metal and many bands, not just a tour of Megadeth's current album, how has that effected your setlist?
megaman <A>it hasn't
Muff <Q>Dave, thanks for everything, your music is inspirational. I was wondering have you started negotiations with any potential new labels?
megaman <A>not yet.
MEGAOMEGA <Q>what was the horror movie you said on the forums that you saw and it was the best horror movie you've seen in a while?
megaman <A>saw
addicted_to_chaos <Q>how did you teach yourself guitar did you use books or videos or did you just keep playing?
megaman <A>self taught
The_Long_Awaited <Q>Dave you mentioned the idea for Gigantour came from playing such diverse festival as the one in Europe with yourselves, Sheryl Crow and Oasis on the bill. Do you ever imagine future Gigantour tours being that diverse, or do you see it always remaining within the metal genre with its diversity?
megaman <A>that was a bit too diverse.
Megashedeth <Q>How do you like living in San Diego?
megaman <A>so far so good
klssrfr <Q>How was the surf on Sunday?
megaman <A>i didn't get a chacne to go. :(
TheKVX10 <Q>Hey Dave, i hope you get this...I have always wondered, what does "a cut-out cardboard condo maze", from Angry Again, mean?
megaman <A>prefabricated tenement housing
taita340 <Q>firts of all we (my wife and me) want you to thank for playing in the Madrid show in spite of your bad cold. Is truth TSHF is your last album as Megadeth? Have you any proyect for the futura alone?
megaman <A>i am unsure of what i am going to do next. but i do intend on still playing music.
CrOOkedScheMeR <Q>What have you enjoyed most about getting Gigantour ready for action?
megaman <A>its all been really tough. the best part is right now, watching all of my talented guests pull into the venue
tiimmay <Q>Dave, a few years ago I remember hearing about a project between you and Brian Tatler, is there any chance of you continuing that in the future or will that just go in to obscurity?
megaman <A>we are both currnetly busy, but he is still a great friend and very talented writer.
Beatriz <Q>Are you still thinking about realise a DVD about Gigantour?
megaman <A>we have been fimling it for days already
Weapon_X <Q>Is there a particular City in which you personally insist on playing in?
megaman <A>in which country?
MightyMek <Q>Dave, Any chances of hearing 99 Ways To Die on Gigantour?
megaman <A>no.
MatiasM <Q>Dave, Hello from Argentina. You have plans to made a little unplugged show, like Megadeth did in 97 & 98 in Argentina? (this will be the third) Waiting for Megadeth in Argentina !!
megaman <A>i don't know yet.
MegaTimo <Q>Hey Dave! I loved your show in Finland this summer. I was the guy you told to shave at the meet and greetr hehe. Anyways is there a chance to ever see gigantour in Finland, and have you been talking to Jeff Waters about any project lately? :)
megaman <A>gigantour will go wherever it is wanted, and i have not talked to jeff since i got home.
MegaDTSXPlayer <Q>Just wanted to say goodluck to you Dave and all of the boys of Megadeth while you embark on this tour \m/ Rock on
megaman <A>thanks
Thorngren <Q>Will we see any other KIMB songs besides Mechanix? I'd love to hear Chosen Ones or Looking Down The Cross
megaman <A>i doubt it
CubanToad <Q>Hey Dave. I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating Gigantour. All the bands on it are excellent and i am REALLY excited to see you this Sunday in Irvine! I got 5th row tix up front! haha, anyways, how long do you think Gigantour will be around for?
megaman <A>some of you are asking the same questions. thank you for the vote of confidence and i don't know what is going to happen with gigantour next year.
Exsequor <Q>During the course of Gigantour, is it a possibility to set up chats between other bands during their off time and travel times?
megaman <A>that is our intention, hopefully everynight.
powerhouse1978 <Q>Hi Dave, do you have a double neck DV8 in the works?
megaman <A>yes.
xiphoid <Q>You had said you had got to do a "walk through" with the new pyro.....how did that go? Im very excited to see Deth wtih PYRO!
megaman <A>well, we lived. :)
Megadeth_Br <Q>Dave, first of all i want to thank you for your music, that has been an inspiration to my life, and to grown up as a person. And i just want to know, about really what is the song tears in a vial?
megaman <A>quiting playing music to be with my family.
Jenna <Q>How does the likelyhood of playing a Rush song live look? If there's a chance are there any songs in mind?
megaman <A>who knows?
Pick_Pusher <Q>Chris Poland mentioned recording a song for TSHF - something like "When Robots Ruled the World" - was this track renamed or was it not used?
megaman <A>renamed shadow of deth.
MightyMek <Q>Dave, my fiancee loves horses, I told her you had some. What kind of horses do you have, and what are their names?
megaman <A>freisians
SymphonyOfMegadeth <Q>Whats up Dave, just wanted to know if you ever gave it any thought to play on like the Jay Leno show or the Conan O'Brien show
megaman <A>yah, i have done lettermen, arsenio, and the jon stewart show.
dunegirl20 <Q>Are you excited about meeting more of us American SheWolves on Gigantour? :) haha
megaman <A>and scared :)
welcometotomorrow <Q>Do you feel better when a tour is just starting or when it's finished?
megaman <A>a little bit of both
FinnMegadeth <Q>Do you know release date for Arsenal of Megadeth DVD?
megaman <A>no, not yet.
kiyardo <Q>A short question. Are you still gald you voted for Bush? I hope so.
megaman <A>i remember you getting in my face after something i posted after we were hit in NYC.
COBHC <Q>Dave, you mentioned testing the pyro at the Fresno venue, does that mean pyrotechnics will be at a lot of shows?
megaman <A>as many as we can get away with
MetalBreed <Q>Just wanted to say thanks for adding Cincinnati on the 16th, it's been since Fall of 2001 since you graced our city last.
megaman <A>sorry, i know we are over due
mmccrarynj <Q>Dave, Any chance of DT joining you on stage for a song/solo at Gigantour, much like with Exodus last year?
megaman <A>that is up to them
rangerdude19983 <Q>what summer movies do you want to see this year
megaman <A>nothing really grabs me right now.
DTDTDTDT <Q>Do you still practice martial arts?
megaman <A>do you wanna fight me? :)
meghangar18 <Q>dave good luck with giantour and i hope you can bring it down to mexico, god bless you man!!
megaman <A>we do too.
Chaney_W <Q>Dave...How easy of a transition was it for the other guys in the band to get accustomed to the Megadeth style.
megaman <A>i don't know
Asterothe <Q>What do you feel when you step up on the stage ?Is it the same feeling that you had had when you just started 20+ years ago?
megaman <A>kinda, except the old knees are a little squeekier :)
Eat_Pop_Slop <Q>Ya probably can't confirm or deny here, but I read a quote on Mike Portnoy.com where he mentions "possible Australia dates". Does that mean you are trying to get them to the Aus version of Gigantour if it happens?
megaman <A>yes we are trying.
Dijon <Q>Hi, what do you think of newer bands such as The Mard Volta or Queens of the Stone Age?
megaman <A>only know of the second one and i think they are kewl.
sammaiden15 <Q>Dave, you have one of the best voices in the world ever, how old were you when you started having singing lessons and would you choose guitar over singing?
megaman <A>in my 20's and no
basschic <Q>did you get some new fish for your pond yet dave
megaman <A>no. why'd ya have to bring the monk down?
Black_Out_4 <Q>what is your favorite actor?
megaman <A>old guy = clint
Evicerator <Q>Dave, how has the internet changed how you interact with fans and how the music buisiness works now?
megaman <A>well . . . it made this possible, didn't it?
sammaiden15 <Q>Is your favourite drink Red Bull?
megaman <A>red bull is not for me
black_tooth_grin <Q>Dave do u reckon you will produced another album, much like you did for Sanctury back in 88'
megaman <A>the band would have to be kewl and the music really good.
ultrachronic <Q>How did it feel grabbing a bigger crowd at Donington than the headlining act of that day?
megaman <A>i didn't know we did?!?!
DETH <Q>Dave what inspired you to create a mascot for megadeth (vic)?
megaman <A>boredom i guess.
mxpsycho <Q>Hey dave, Susan here. It's great to have you coming to Fresno this time around!!
megaman <A>susan who?
Asterothe <Q>How does it feel to be an inspiration for many people? Do you feel overwhelmed sometimes? Thanks for being there for us. I hope you have changed our lives so much for the better.
megaman <A>i try to take it in stride.
xlr8ordie <Q>Dave, do you have any acting gigs planned for the future?
megaman <A>not at the moment
awaken777 <Q>being a vetran of the music industry, what do you think of the current state of metal and were do you think it's going sound-wise?
megaman <A>speaking for myself, it is getting better
littleboot <Q>so what band have you been listening to at the moment besided Megadeth?
megaman <A>the radio, mostly
Kryptony <Q>Hey, Dave! Thanks for being here for us! I hope Gigantour to be a huge success! I have a question for you about your song 'My Kingdom'mentioned a flag (metaphoric, I'm sure?
megaman <A>it was
el_Babe <Q>dave, after the recovery of your hand accident, how does it feel to play again in front of thousands of people?, and... do you think you play better now than before?
megaman <A>it feels fine
Heartwork <Q>Was Wanderlust inspired somehow by old western movies such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
megaman <A>yes, but not that one in particular
Megajames <Q>On the cover of TSHF, is Bush shaking his finger at Vic or in line to buy?
megaman <A>he is standing in line and shaking his finger, telling him he is wrong for what he is doing
Chaney_W <Q>Dave...did you ever think Megadeth.com would become this popular way back when it started?
megaman <A>no, and i hope that gigantour will become that way too
carnflab <Q>Whats the music buisness like?
megaman <A>what is the velocity of an unladen swallow
Backhander <Q>If a film were made about your life, which actor would you want to play the role of Dave Mustaine?
megaman <A>gary oldham, val kilmer, or my son
markodeth <Q>Dave, what is your favorite AC/DC record?
megaman <A>let there be rock
omnious <Q>Thank you soooo much for the tribute you gave Dimebag. It really conforted metal fans in a dark time.... Can you dedicate him a song at Gigantour in Montreal (Canada), preferably A Tout Le Monde?
megaman <A>yer welcome
Skippy <Q>At the end of Family tree where the song fades out.... You say something different but I cant make it out coz of the fade... whats the last words there?
megaman <A>i think it is thrown to the wolves for ever trusting
Evicerator <Q>Dave, ever keep in touch with any of the original Megadeth, AZ crew or Megadeth.com crew?
megaman <A>the ones that are still around, yes. the rest went the way of the great white buffalo
FinnMegadeth <Q>Dave do u still listen Cat Stevens sometimes? Have you see him performing live?
megaman <A>rarely, and never
F.U.B.A.R. <Q>Hey Dave, I was wondering if you think Christianity and Jesus effected some of your fan base.
megaman <A>i am not going to discuss this in a public forum
ultrachronic <Q>are you a Monty Python fan? (Life Of Brian's awesome)
megaman <A>did the swallow give it away?
Kryptony <Q>So, Dave, I'm making a diorama of you waging peace against Vic. You=King Arthur and Vic=evil Dragon Knight. What image might be good for you on a flag in the scene? A family crest or something? I'm stumped!
megaman <A>i dunno. you can look up my family crest
Mat <Q>who is laughing at the beginning of "lucretia"?
megaman <A>sandra rabbin
NESFantasy <Q>If your son decided when he was older to leave home, form a metal band, and tour, would you let him take the hard road and earn his due, or would you try to help him out best you could?
megaman <A>i would help him because i love him
awaken777 <Q>what do you think of the current scandal regarding your govenor Aaaarrrnold?
megaman <A>i am unaware
DETH <Q>Dave, which band would you like to play with that you havent played with before?
megaman <A>led zep
megaman ten minutes left guys
francis <Q>Type hereHi,from Japan! Please please please,have a gigan-tourin apan!!! So many fans are lookin'forward to see you. Anyway,I gonna come to N.Y.&N.J. on Aug23&24. I can't wait! Thank you
megaman <A>uer welcome
ricky <Q>Did you the backing vocals at "holy wars"?
megaman <A>i dont remember
el_Babe <Q>is the song KICK THE CHAIR considered to be on the set list for gigantour??
megaman <A>yes
rtk23 <Q>obviously Gigantour is a major undertaking...do you consider this your biggest tour? even more so than the countdown arena tour?
megaman <A>it is a big deal, yes
carnflab <Q>dave, your good... but im better.
megaman <A>then why are you at my chat, and me not at your's meathead?
Biggington <Q>Dave will the extended version of she-wolf be played on Gigantour?
megaman <A>no
Tomcat <Q>Thanks a lot for staying with us. Hope to meet you some day! Thanks you are an ICON!!!
megaman <A>thanks
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meghangar18 <Q>Dave, do you think Gar Samuelson was one of the best drummers in the heavy metal history?
megaman <A>no
Inferno <Q>Hi Dave..I was wondering whatever happened to yer infamous fringed leather jacket with the skulls?
megaman <A>i don't know. maybe an ex-guitarist sold it. :D
cyanide74 <Q>do you listen to any christian metal? who?
megaman <A>no
Megashedeth <Q>Do you still have dogs and if so what breed?
megaman <A>my kids have a very teensy dog
MegaPothead420 <Q>Dave Whats the meaning Of life !?
megaman <A>for you, the stalk with the most rice bows deepest in the wind
Lost27 <Q>I would just like to say MegaDeth is the best Band in the World
megaman <A>thanks
megaman two minutes left. and lemme say thanks for being part of the first chat on gigantour.com
megaman i love you all and have a great day
megaman check back regularly so we can bring you more info, chats, and media for your little tastebuds
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lt1z <Q>Will you play Set The World A Fire in Sacramento Dave?
megaman <A>yes
Varvatos <Q>Dave have you listen to symphony x now that you are playing with them, and what do you think of them?
megaman <A>not yet
MEGAOMEGA <Q>Hi, do you remember me I was the girl with the Dave Mustaine For President T-shirt at the Tucson meet and greet show?
megaman <A>sure
kiyardo <Q>Multiple Choice: Now that your relationship with Sanctuary is coming to an end, which of the following situations best describes where you want to take your musical career. a) Keep existing members and continue on as Megadeth. b) Keep existing members and start anew with another band name. c) Start anew as a solo artist d) Create a new style of music combining African beats, banjo, and tin whistle melodies under the moniker Sadistic Flip-Flop.
megaman <A>your question is too long
Temecula-DV8R <Q>Any new news on your book?
megaman <A>awaiting news from William Morris
502master <Q>Dave just curious if you had ever played 5 Magics live, and if not, why? Is it too hard to play live, or is it just not a good choice? One of my all time favs.
megaman <A>i think i may have once back in the day
Steve4Deth <Q>Hi Dave. First I want to let you know that you are an incredible person, and thanks for all the fantastic music you have brought to us all. Do you ever have time checking out cities while on tour…if so where are some of your favorite places in the US?
megaman <A>no time really :(
Evicerator <Q>Dave, how excited are you about the Gigantour and the prospect of this being a yearly phenomenon?
megaman <A>i don't know if it will be a yearly thing yet. it depends on the success of this first go-round.
Twigg <Q>Dave, Long time fan, I'm just curious how you got into playing guitar, And what your first guitar was?
megaman <A>my first, first guitar was obviously an acoustic
sammaiden15 <Q>Dave, I love you, :D Just wanted to know if your hair was real:D
megaman <A>i was waiting for the first idiot. thank god the waits over.
Temecula-DV8R <Q>Any chance of Addicted to Chaos being played on Gigantour?
megaman <A>no
yoyoscrape <Q>dave, since gigantour is a celebration of metal and many bands, not just a tour of Megadeth's current album, how has that effected your setlist?
megaman <A>it hasn't
Muff <Q>Dave, thanks for everything, your music is inspirational. I was wondering have you started negotiations with any potential new labels?
megaman <A>not yet.
MEGAOMEGA <Q>what was the horror movie you said on the forums that you saw and it was the best horror movie you've seen in a while?
megaman <A>saw
addicted_to_chaos <Q>how did you teach yourself guitar did you use books or videos or did you just keep playing?
megaman <A>self taught
The_Long_Awaited <Q>Dave you mentioned the idea for Gigantour came from playing such diverse festival as the one in Europe with yourselves, Sheryl Crow and Oasis on the bill. Do you ever imagine future Gigantour tours being that diverse, or do you see it always remaining within the metal genre with its diversity?
megaman <A>that was a bit too diverse.
Megashedeth <Q>How do you like living in San Diego?
megaman <A>so far so good
klssrfr <Q>How was the surf on Sunday?
megaman <A>i didn't get a chacne to go. :(
TheKVX10 <Q>Hey Dave, i hope you get this...I have always wondered, what does "a cut-out cardboard condo maze", from Angry Again, mean?
megaman <A>prefabricated tenement housing
taita340 <Q>firts of all we (my wife and me) want you to thank for playing in the Madrid show in spite of your bad cold. Is truth TSHF is your last album as Megadeth? Have you any proyect for the futura alone?
megaman <A>i am unsure of what i am going to do next. but i do intend on still playing music.
CrOOkedScheMeR <Q>What have you enjoyed most about getting Gigantour ready for action?
megaman <A>its all been really tough. the best part is right now, watching all of my talented guests pull into the venue
tiimmay <Q>Dave, a few years ago I remember hearing about a project between you and Brian Tatler, is there any chance of you continuing that in the future or will that just go in to obscurity?
megaman <A>we are both currnetly busy, but he is still a great friend and very talented writer.
Beatriz <Q>Are you still thinking about realise a DVD about Gigantour?
megaman <A>we have been fimling it for days already
Weapon_X <Q>Is there a particular City in which you personally insist on playing in?
megaman <A>in which country?
MightyMek <Q>Dave, Any chances of hearing 99 Ways To Die on Gigantour?
megaman <A>no.
MatiasM <Q>Dave, Hello from Argentina. You have plans to made a little unplugged show, like Megadeth did in 97 & 98 in Argentina? (this will be the third) Waiting for Megadeth in Argentina !!
megaman <A>i don't know yet.
MegaTimo <Q>Hey Dave! I loved your show in Finland this summer. I was the guy you told to shave at the meet and greetr hehe. Anyways is there a chance to ever see gigantour in Finland, and have you been talking to Jeff Waters about any project lately? :)
megaman <A>gigantour will go wherever it is wanted, and i have not talked to jeff since i got home.
MegaDTSXPlayer <Q>Just wanted to say goodluck to you Dave and all of the boys of Megadeth while you embark on this tour \m/ Rock on
megaman <A>thanks
Thorngren <Q>Will we see any other KIMB songs besides Mechanix? I'd love to hear Chosen Ones or Looking Down The Cross
megaman <A>i doubt it
CubanToad <Q>Hey Dave. I just wanted to say thank you so much for creating Gigantour. All the bands on it are excellent and i am REALLY excited to see you this Sunday in Irvine! I got 5th row tix up front! haha, anyways, how long do you think Gigantour will be around for?
megaman <A>some of you are asking the same questions. thank you for the vote of confidence and i don't know what is going to happen with gigantour next year.
Exsequor <Q>During the course of Gigantour, is it a possibility to set up chats between other bands during their off time and travel times?
megaman <A>that is our intention, hopefully everynight.
powerhouse1978 <Q>Hi Dave, do you have a double neck DV8 in the works?
megaman <A>yes.
xiphoid <Q>You had said you had got to do a "walk through" with the new pyro.....how did that go? Im very excited to see Deth wtih PYRO!
megaman <A>well, we lived. :)
Megadeth_Br <Q>Dave, first of all i want to thank you for your music, that has been an inspiration to my life, and to grown up as a person. And i just want to know, about really what is the song tears in a vial?
megaman <A>quiting playing music to be with my family.
Jenna <Q>How does the likelyhood of playing a Rush song live look? If there's a chance are there any songs in mind?
megaman <A>who knows?
Pick_Pusher <Q>Chris Poland mentioned recording a song for TSHF - something like "When Robots Ruled the World" - was this track renamed or was it not used?
megaman <A>renamed shadow of deth.
MightyMek <Q>Dave, my fiancee loves horses, I told her you had some. What kind of horses do you have, and what are their names?
megaman <A>freisians
SymphonyOfMegadeth <Q>Whats up Dave, just wanted to know if you ever gave it any thought to play on like the Jay Leno show or the Conan O'Brien show
megaman <A>yah, i have done lettermen, arsenio, and the jon stewart show.
dunegirl20 <Q>Are you excited about meeting more of us American SheWolves on Gigantour? :) haha
megaman <A>and scared :)
welcometotomorrow <Q>Do you feel better when a tour is just starting or when it's finished?
megaman <A>a little bit of both
FinnMegadeth <Q>Do you know release date for Arsenal of Megadeth DVD?
megaman <A>no, not yet.
kiyardo <Q>A short question. Are you still gald you voted for Bush? I hope so.
megaman <A>i remember you getting in my face after something i posted after we were hit in NYC.
COBHC <Q>Dave, you mentioned testing the pyro at the Fresno venue, does that mean pyrotechnics will be at a lot of shows?
megaman <A>as many as we can get away with
MetalBreed <Q>Just wanted to say thanks for adding Cincinnati on the 16th, it's been since Fall of 2001 since you graced our city last.
megaman <A>sorry, i know we are over due
mmccrarynj <Q>Dave, Any chance of DT joining you on stage for a song/solo at Gigantour, much like with Exodus last year?
megaman <A>that is up to them
rangerdude19983 <Q>what summer movies do you want to see this year
megaman <A>nothing really grabs me right now.
DTDTDTDT <Q>Do you still practice martial arts?
megaman <A>do you wanna fight me? :)
meghangar18 <Q>dave good luck with giantour and i hope you can bring it down to mexico, god bless you man!!
megaman <A>we do too.
Chaney_W <Q>Dave...How easy of a transition was it for the other guys in the band to get accustomed to the Megadeth style.
megaman <A>i don't know
Asterothe <Q>What do you feel when you step up on the stage ?Is it the same feeling that you had had when you just started 20+ years ago?
megaman <A>kinda, except the old knees are a little squeekier :)
Eat_Pop_Slop <Q>Ya probably can't confirm or deny here, but I read a quote on Mike Portnoy.com where he mentions "possible Australia dates". Does that mean you are trying to get them to the Aus version of Gigantour if it happens?
megaman <A>yes we are trying.
Dijon <Q>Hi, what do you think of newer bands such as The Mard Volta or Queens of the Stone Age?
megaman <A>only know of the second one and i think they are kewl.
sammaiden15 <Q>Dave, you have one of the best voices in the world ever, how old were you when you started having singing lessons and would you choose guitar over singing?
megaman <A>in my 20's and no
basschic <Q>did you get some new fish for your pond yet dave
megaman <A>no. why'd ya have to bring the monk down?
Black_Out_4 <Q>what is your favorite actor?
megaman <A>old guy = clint
Evicerator <Q>Dave, how has the internet changed how you interact with fans and how the music buisiness works now?
megaman <A>well . . . it made this possible, didn't it?
sammaiden15 <Q>Is your favourite drink Red Bull?
megaman <A>red bull is not for me
black_tooth_grin <Q>Dave do u reckon you will produced another album, much like you did for Sanctury back in 88'
megaman <A>the band would have to be kewl and the music really good.
ultrachronic <Q>How did it feel grabbing a bigger crowd at Donington than the headlining act of that day?
megaman <A>i didn't know we did?!?!
DETH <Q>Dave what inspired you to create a mascot for megadeth (vic)?
megaman <A>boredom i guess.
mxpsycho <Q>Hey dave, Susan here. It's great to have you coming to Fresno this time around!!
megaman <A>susan who?
Asterothe <Q>How does it feel to be an inspiration for many people? Do you feel overwhelmed sometimes? Thanks for being there for us. I hope you have changed our lives so much for the better.
megaman <A>i try to take it in stride.
xlr8ordie <Q>Dave, do you have any acting gigs planned for the future?
megaman <A>not at the moment
awaken777 <Q>being a vetran of the music industry, what do you think of the current state of metal and were do you think it's going sound-wise?
megaman <A>speaking for myself, it is getting better
littleboot <Q>so what band have you been listening to at the moment besided Megadeth?
megaman <A>the radio, mostly
Kryptony <Q>Hey, Dave! Thanks for being here for us! I hope Gigantour to be a huge success! I have a question for you about your song 'My Kingdom'mentioned a flag (metaphoric, I'm sure?
megaman <A>it was
el_Babe <Q>dave, after the recovery of your hand accident, how does it feel to play again in front of thousands of people?, and... do you think you play better now than before?
megaman <A>it feels fine
Heartwork <Q>Was Wanderlust inspired somehow by old western movies such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
megaman <A>yes, but not that one in particular
Megajames <Q>On the cover of TSHF, is Bush shaking his finger at Vic or in line to buy?
megaman <A>he is standing in line and shaking his finger, telling him he is wrong for what he is doing
Chaney_W <Q>Dave...did you ever think Megadeth.com would become this popular way back when it started?
megaman <A>no, and i hope that gigantour will become that way too
carnflab <Q>Whats the music buisness like?
megaman <A>what is the velocity of an unladen swallow
Backhander <Q>If a film were made about your life, which actor would you want to play the role of Dave Mustaine?
megaman <A>gary oldham, val kilmer, or my son
markodeth <Q>Dave, what is your favorite AC/DC record?
megaman <A>let there be rock
omnious <Q>Thank you soooo much for the tribute you gave Dimebag. It really conforted metal fans in a dark time.... Can you dedicate him a song at Gigantour in Montreal (Canada), preferably A Tout Le Monde?
megaman <A>yer welcome
Skippy <Q>At the end of Family tree where the song fades out.... You say something different but I cant make it out coz of the fade... whats the last words there?
megaman <A>i think it is thrown to the wolves for ever trusting
Evicerator <Q>Dave, ever keep in touch with any of the original Megadeth, AZ crew or Megadeth.com crew?
megaman <A>the ones that are still around, yes. the rest went the way of the great white buffalo
FinnMegadeth <Q>Dave do u still listen Cat Stevens sometimes? Have you see him performing live?
megaman <A>rarely, and never
F.U.B.A.R. <Q>Hey Dave, I was wondering if you think Christianity and Jesus effected some of your fan base.
megaman <A>i am not going to discuss this in a public forum
ultrachronic <Q>are you a Monty Python fan? (Life Of Brian's awesome)
megaman <A>did the swallow give it away?
Kryptony <Q>So, Dave, I'm making a diorama of you waging peace against Vic. You=King Arthur and Vic=evil Dragon Knight. What image might be good for you on a flag in the scene? A family crest or something? I'm stumped!
megaman <A>i dunno. you can look up my family crest
Mat <Q>who is laughing at the beginning of "lucretia"?
megaman <A>sandra rabbin
NESFantasy <Q>If your son decided when he was older to leave home, form a metal band, and tour, would you let him take the hard road and earn his due, or would you try to help him out best you could?
megaman <A>i would help him because i love him
awaken777 <Q>what do you think of the current scandal regarding your govenor Aaaarrrnold?
megaman <A>i am unaware
DETH <Q>Dave, which band would you like to play with that you havent played with before?
megaman <A>led zep
megaman ten minutes left guys
francis <Q>Type hereHi,from Japan! Please please please,have a gigan-tourin apan!!! So many fans are lookin'forward to see you. Anyway,I gonna come to N.Y.&N.J. on Aug23&24. I can't wait! Thank you
megaman <A>uer welcome
ricky <Q>Did you the backing vocals at "holy wars"?
megaman <A>i dont remember
el_Babe <Q>is the song KICK THE CHAIR considered to be on the set list for gigantour??
megaman <A>yes
rtk23 <Q>obviously Gigantour is a major undertaking...do you consider this your biggest tour? even more so than the countdown arena tour?
megaman <A>it is a big deal, yes
carnflab <Q>dave, your good... but im better.
megaman <A>then why are you at my chat, and me not at your's meathead?
Biggington <Q>Dave will the extended version of she-wolf be played on Gigantour?
megaman <A>no
Tomcat <Q>Thanks a lot for staying with us. Hope to meet you some day! Thanks you are an ICON!!!
megaman <A>thanks
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meghangar18 <Q>Dave, do you think Gar Samuelson was one of the best drummers in the heavy metal history?
megaman <A>no
Inferno <Q>Hi Dave..I was wondering whatever happened to yer infamous fringed leather jacket with the skulls?
megaman <A>i don't know. maybe an ex-guitarist sold it. :D
cyanide74 <Q>do you listen to any christian metal? who?
megaman <A>no
Megashedeth <Q>Do you still have dogs and if so what breed?
megaman <A>my kids have a very teensy dog
MegaPothead420 <Q>Dave Whats the meaning Of life !?
megaman <A>for you, the stalk with the most rice bows deepest in the wind
Lost27 <Q>I would just like to say MegaDeth is the best Band in the World
megaman <A>thanks
megaman two minutes left. and lemme say thanks for being part of the first chat on gigantour.com
megaman i love you all and have a great day
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