04.24.08 - James LoMenzo - Megadeth

[Megadave]

James LoMenzo of Megadeth
Thursday, April 24 - 6:00PM - 7:00PM Eastern Time

04.24.08 18:00:24 Webmaster: Welcome James!
04.24.08 18:00:26 jamiroquai: hi jlo
04.24.08 18:00:28 Anarchy666: Welcome james
04.24.08 18:00:28 J Lo: James here, fire away!
04.24.08 18:00:29 The Long Awaited: Goodevening Jlo
04.24.08 18:00:30 Psychotron_666: Hey james
04.24.08 18:00:37 J Lo: Good evening
04.24.08 18:00:40 Mastermind: WOOO-HHOOO- the bassmaster is here
04.24.08 18:00:42 Megajames: JLo!
04.24.08 18:00:42 AmyTheFreak: How are you enjoying the tour so far?
04.24.08 18:00:43 Sparky: Hi!
04.24.08 18:00:44 The Long Awaited: How has the Gigantour been going so far and did you enjjoy the UK tour?
04.24.08 18:00:45 Joey'sDoll: good evening !
04.24.08 18:00:51 El Duce: James- hows the atmosphere of this year's Gigantour compared to last years?
04.24.08 18:01:04 Stone: yay, James..!! lol *sends myspace bulletin to all my friends*
04.24.08 18:01:05 Sparky: What did you think of Norwich on the UK Gigantour?
04.24.08 18:01:16 J Lo: Tours been killer, All the bands are really impressive and HEAVY!
04.24.08 18:01:35 NY Metalhead: Thats always an awesome thing...
04.24.08 18:01:40 Mastermind: can you give us a nit on what megadeth songs we can expect in the states? any rarities?
04.24.08 18:01:49 funbastard: can you do add some backing death metal vox to some songs just to see dave's reaction?
04.24.08 18:02:03 Joey'sDoll: what do you expect for the upcoming south american tour? i'm from argentina and i can't wait till the show!
04.24.08 18:02:07 Megajames: Everybody has been raving about your stage presance this Gigantour! A true rock star!
04.24.08 18:02:39 AmyTheFreak: Very true, I could barely take my eyes off you when you came by Regina last year.
04.24.08 18:02:40 El Duce: Any stage antics from the other bands so far?
04.24.08 18:02:58 J Lo: Hey Duce, good to hear from you, Last years Gigantour was a little more... er, civil... this one's all down to business! crowds and attendance have been stellar.
04.24.08 18:03:15 Megajames: awesome
04.24.08 18:03:17 Mastermind: can i as - at what age did you pick up an instrument? was bass guitar your first love?
04.24.08 18:03:37 NY Metalhead: James,I cant wait to see you, Dave and gang in San Diego on May 20th
04.24.08 18:03:43 mouthhook: What are your expectations for the South American tour? I've just bought my ticket for São Paulo...
04.24.08 18:03:52 NY Metalhead: I am excited for the show
04.24.08 18:03:59 Sparky: What was it like working with David Lee Roth a few years back?
04.24.08 18:04:08 El Duce: Thats great to hear James! I'll be seeing ya in San Diego and Long Beach :horns:
04.24.08 18:04:14 mouthhook: Do you agree with Mustaine in exterminating caribous in Alaska for oil? Personally I think it's selfish to kill animals and destroy nature for economic/political reasons. I'm disappointed that the person who wrote Countdown to Extinction thinks like this...
04.24.08 18:04:17 J Lo: FunBastard, sometimes i strech out my vocals in a "deth Metal" manner during the line "Burn" from take no Prisoners... Kinda fun!
04.24.08 18:04:23 Megajames: Who's your favourite band this Gigantour?
04.24.08 18:04:29 NY Metalhead: le Duce I will be at the San Diego show too
04.24.08 18:04:56 Anarchy666: What have you been listening to in terms of other bands lately?
04.24.08 18:04:57 megatourcat: Jamess, you are such a great player and compliment Dave's playing well. You also have an amazing stage presence.
04.24.08 18:05:02 J Lo: Sparky, Playing with Roth was pretty great! We did a lot of VH and then made it a lot of fun!
04.24.08 18:05:17 J Lo: Thanks, MegatourCat!
04.24.08 18:05:40 The Long Awaited: Jlo did you enjoy doing the DVD with Dave and is it all ready to go? Lots of backstage stuff on it?
04.24.08 18:05:45 Sparky: cool, thanks! :D
04.24.08 18:06:00 Joey'sDoll: what do you expect for the upcoming south american tour? this is going to be my first megadeth show so i'm really excited
04.24.08 18:06:06 megadethworld.com: Hi James, first of all I've to say that you are an awesome bass player! How is your expectation of playing in brazil?
04.24.08 18:06:07 Patagonica: Hi from Argentina James!
04.24.08 18:06:09 J Lo: MouthHook, No, I think Caribou a pretty tasty... (kidding)
04.24.08 18:06:22 Mastermind: james, didn't you say you were getting a new signature bass made? how's that coming along?
04.24.08 18:06:31 NY Metalhead: I have the Gigantour 2 DVD and hearing about the beer that spilled on the console was soooo F'd up
04.24.08 18:06:53 NY Metalhead: sucks that guy wasnt caught and not tarred and feathered
04.24.08 18:06:54 AmyTheFreak: Jimi says the chat won't work for him at work. So he says hello.
04.24.08 18:06:54 El Duce: James - any hint on which shows if any that will be filmed at this years Gigantour?
04.24.08 18:07:16 Stone: thx amy!
04.24.08 18:07:27 J Lo: The Long Awaited, The DVD you're probably referring to is still being broken down and edited, pretty long process due to our touring schedule but yes, tons of Behind the scenes stuff
04.24.08 18:07:45 J Lo: AmytFreak Say hi for me.
04.24.08 18:08:07 The Rattlehead: Hey James! Saw you guys at both of the NYC shows and just wanted to let you know how much you rock on stage. Awesome stage presence!
04.24.08 18:08:20 DaeDur: Hi James, Greetings from Chile...
04.24.08 18:08:42 Sparky: James, you did an awesome show in Norwich, UK, what did you think to the venue (UEA)?
04.24.08 18:09:06 mouthhook: Do you agree with Dave's political and religious opinions or you're in Megadeth just because of the music?
04.24.08 18:09:16 funbastard: how different is playing with a guy like vitto bratta than with guy like dave?
04.24.08 18:09:22 J Lo: Mastermind, I'm working with Yamaha right now but there not interested in a signature bass per say, I've got a modified BB that they made to my spec which is smoking, Been playing it over the past few shows and its an absolute metal machine!
04.24.08 18:09:37 jamiroquai: cool
04.24.08 18:10:01 megadethworld.com: Hi James! How are your expectations of playing in brazil and south america?
04.24.08 18:10:02 Mastermind: i can't wait to hear you live then. if oyu say its metal it must be
04.24.08 18:10:08 megatourcat: You were fabulous at Gigantour 2 (florida)and 3 (sun in atlanta)and in washington dc. You really are blessed with talent and were very friendly at both meet and greats.
04.24.08 18:10:11 Megajames: JLo, This isn't a question, but I just wanted to say that your bass work on Washington Is Next was wicked. I hope to hear more of that awesome playing on the next Deth record
04.24.08 18:10:16 Joey'sDoll: james, why did you choose to play bass guitar instead of any other instrument?
04.24.08 18:10:23 J Lo: Sparky, Norwich was a great, great show to play, all attributable to the lovely people in attendance!
04.24.08 18:10:47 NY Metalhead: thats awesome, JLO I am so pumped for the San Diego Show in May that I wish it was may 9th so I can fly out already
04.24.08 18:10:49 Anarchy666: James, do you play any other instruments besides bass?
04.24.08 18:10:59 The Long Awaited: cool, thanks... and I have to ask how was your Indian experience? I can only think it must have been amazing?
04.24.08 18:11:03 Mastermind: may i ask, what cd's are currently in your CD player on the road? what gets you pumped up for each show?
04.24.08 18:11:53 The Rattlehead: James, Dave has mentioned recently about taking a hiatus after Gigantour and the shows that follow. Any idea how long you guys may be taking a break for?
04.24.08 18:11:56 Sparky: Awesome, thanks!!!
04.24.08 18:11:58 J Lo: Joey's Doll, I actually started on guitar when I was around ten or eleven, soon as I saw Jimi hendrix I decided that maybe I could do better on the bass, I couldn't get my young head around what he was doing and thought bass would be easier... Wrong!
04.24.08 18:11:58 MR: U have some suprise for American South shows?
04.24.08 18:12:38 Joey'sDoll: haha thats cool !
04.24.08 18:12:42 Patagonica: Many South American people in here!! ;)
04.24.08 18:12:58 El Duce: James - I'll be running into some of your Yamaha colleagues on May 1 at the OHM show. Donny Sarian usually comes to these shows. I'll give em a shout out from ya!
04.24.08 18:12:59 mouthhook: You said you're a blues bassist, how is it to play thrash metal? do you think you may bring some bluesy influences to megadeth music?
04.24.08 18:13:44 J Lo: Mouthhook, I love your questions... I agree like any one would with what I believe in, some of it matches up with Dave's belief system and some dosen't but, ideologoically I feel very at home here.
04.24.08 18:13:49 Mastermind: does G3 have some pyro and firework action on stage during Megadeth's set?
04.24.08 18:14:33 AmyTheFreak: How do you keep in shape when you aren't on the road?
04.24.08 18:15:02 Joey'sDoll: my twin sister can't enter the chat , she says hello james :)
04.24.08 18:15:18 Mastermind: what you said baout Jimmy Hendrix make sme feel the same about bass. I play bass, but when I see Les Claypool and Bootsy Collins, I feel like, dam I suck.
04.24.08 18:15:40 J Lo: Mastermind, we actually scrapped the pyro for this tour. We wanted to concentrate more on the lighting for highlights, ask other droogies on the boards what they think? I'd be interested to know.
04.24.08 18:15:52 Mastermind: thats cool
04.24.08 18:16:09 jamiroquai: hi dennis
04.24.08 18:16:22 Anarchy666: Uncle Dennis' is here
04.24.08 18:16:34 tr00metal: hey there
04.24.08 18:16:37 Mega-Misfit: who's uncle Dennis? :O
04.24.08 18:16:42 tr00metal: you?
04.24.08 18:16:44 jamiroquai: hey tim
04.24.08 18:16:50 Mega-Misfit: 'sup?
04.24.08 18:17:01 tr00metal: who are you jamiroquai? :tard:
04.24.08 18:17:11 tr00metal: god im dumb
04.24.08 18:17:13 jamiroquai: just a droogie
04.24.08 18:17:19 tr00metal: howd you know my name?
04.24.08 18:17:20 J Lo: Mastermind, you can never suck if you play honestly. Music is as much about attitude and creativety as it is about dexterity. Keep working at it, keep listening to other players and in time you' ll be amazed at the progress you'll make.
04.24.08 18:17:23 The Long Awaited: James I was wondering how much press you do and how much you enjoy it? Does it become a chore or are you quite happy answering the same Q's over and over?
04.24.08 18:17:43 Patagonica: My brother Darkseid says "Hi!" James. We are going to see you in the Buenos Aires show
04.24.08 18:17:55 The Rattlehead: Do you watch any of the other bands on Gigantour when they play?
04.24.08 18:18:20 Mastermind: thanks for the vote of confidence
04.24.08 18:18:23 Sparky: A friend of mine wants to know if you've played Brazil before, and if you did, did you like it?
04.24.08 18:18:45 tr00metal: James, im curious.....After the show in indianapolis in september how come i didnt see you or dave out to meet the fans? i met shawn and glen but now dave or you.
04.24.08 18:18:46 mouthhook: You played bass on Zakk Wylde's Book of Shadows album, which I like it a lot... it's quite different of what you're doing right now in Megadeth, even 'cause Megadeth seems to be going back to the thrash roots... what are your fave deth albums? the early thrash ones or the more rock'n'roll/heavy metal oriented?
04.24.08 18:18:49 J Lo: The Long Awaited, great question. Used to hate, always felt trapped by the interviewers but like anything else, when you do it long enough then it actualy becomes fun. It's what you make.
04.24.08 18:18:59 DaeDur: James, is the band considering adding more songs from Killing Is Business to the set list?
04.24.08 18:19:08 Anarchy666: James, before your career in music, what non music careers where you interested in?
04.24.08 18:19:30 tr00metal: unfortunately i doubt ill be able to see you guys this year for gigantour due to lack of money =/
04.24.08 18:19:52 Mega-Misfit: James, I actually just came here to thank you for two great concerts in Copenhagen in '07 and '08. It was two of the greatest concerts of my life. You guys rock!
04.24.08 18:20:25 Megajames: Jlo, have you watched any of this year's Gigantour band play, and if so, Who's your favourite
04.24.08 18:20:33 megadethworld.com: Do you pretend to chance setlist for south america tour? it could be more extense.....
04.24.08 18:20:43 metalfreak5366: im goin May 3rd. can't wait!!!!
04.24.08 18:20:57 Mastermind: may 3rd - thats detroit - ill be there!!1
04.24.08 18:21:00 metalfreak5366: i know its gonna be a kickass show
04.24.08 18:21:24 The Long Awaited: Thanks James... do you remember the point when music became a full time career and not a hobby? Was there a point where you had a decision to really push it and go for it, or did it just kind of happen? Was it exciting or nerve-wracking getting yoru first proper job/deal?
04.24.08 18:21:28 Mastermind: of course its gonna kick ass - Megadeth is there
04.24.08 18:21:34 spinecraft: J Lo - do you guys jam new material during soundchecks or warmup? Have you considered recording demos on the road?
04.24.08 18:21:37 AmyTheFreak: What is your favorite Megadeth song that you play on the tour? Or which song do you find the most challenging?
04.24.08 18:21:41 J Lo: Mouthhook, Book of Shadows is also an album that I love, I'm very proud to have been a part of that! Style wise, I'm starting to embrace my inner thrasher but I'll admit, my hearts alway's been with slower melodic music which is what's so cool about playing in Megadeth, because there is a span of styles... keeps me growing and keeps me from getting bored.
04.24.08 18:21:54 JMPBass: Wow... I fully just reinstalled JAVA just to get back in here before I eat dinner.
04.24.08 18:22:10 Mastermind: good work JMP
04.24.08 18:22:16 Stone: James, wanted to say, thanks again for answering questions/making comments in the Musicians Forum section of the 'Deth site--"Lomenzo's Bass Thread"--i just think that's really great of you to take a few minutes & spend time chatting/helping there! :)
04.24.08 18:22:36 NY Metalhead: <-----Is dreadding to be at work in a 1/2 hour
04.24.08 18:22:45 NY Metalhead: :mad:
04.24.08 18:22:46 Patagonica: JMPBass: I had to did that too a few minutes ago...
04.24.08 18:22:57 NY Metalhead: grrrr
04.24.08 18:23:02 Megajames: Well done JMP
04.24.08 18:23:05 Joey'sDoll: James, when did you decide to become a "rock star"? I mean, when you realised that music was what you wanted to do the most
04.24.08 18:23:18 tr00metal: hey tommy
04.24.08 18:23:25 Pick_Pusher: hey
04.24.08 18:23:37 Joey'sDoll: maybe watching a band on stage motivated you...
04.24.08 18:23:38 tr00metal: james my friend alicia, moderator of the glen drover fan myspace, says hi :)
04.24.08 18:23:44 Mega-Misfit: James, what do you like the best about being a professional musician?
04.24.08 18:24:14 J Lo: Megadeth world.com, We're very excited to be coming down to South America. We always like to change the set list as much as our time can allow. On this tour there's been an awful lot of travel Press time so it's been gettin harder and harder to get to those sound checks and run through some back catalog but it is on he agenda for both the current Gigantour and the upcoming tour of duty.
04.24.08 18:24:57 megadethworld.com: tks James!
04.24.08 18:25:16 AmyTheFreak: JMPbass wants to know what you would be doing if you were not in the music industry.
04.24.08 18:25:54 spinecraft: don't say masseuse.
04.24.08 18:26:17 El Duce: James - is the traditional Gigantour baseball game going to take place, and if so, where?
04.24.08 18:26:26 tr00metal: James, what advice would you give to someone trying to make it as a professional musician?
04.24.08 18:26:32 J Lo: Joeys doll, The Rock star thing comes to you. Being a musician was always my goal, didn't matter what kind or how, singer, guitar, French horn (Which I played in school) I just love the energy of band s like AC/DC and the Who, I guess that's what dove me to persue music as a "Rock Star".
04.24.08 18:27:29 MR: Do y have one new band, or new musician that u listened and say: ohs, this guys are really good?
04.24.08 18:28:44 spinecraft: Who would win in a mud wrestling match, willie or steve?
04.24.08 18:29:01 J Lo: tr00metal, It's a tough road to make a living as a musician but if you insist on persueing this as a career then be prepared to make great sacrifices and be samrt enough to hold on to all of your assets, that is... Your music the stuff you write and create. You can ask any of the bands on Gigantour, It's a long tough road. Worth it?... most of the time.
04.24.08 18:29:34 Mega-Misfit: hehe it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll :D
04.24.08 18:29:52 NY Metalhead: LOL Mega misfit
04.24.08 18:29:56 Mastermind: James, how do you feel about the business of music these days? it seems being an artitist is harder than ever due to the internet allowing for file sharing. CD sales are plummeting and more bands ind it harder to "make it." what are your thoughts?
04.24.08 18:30:15 Mega-Misfit: :)
04.24.08 18:30:20 J Lo: Amy the Freak, Probably some other kind of artistic/technical gig, Photojournalism, cinematographer that sort of thing
04.24.08 18:30:37 J Lo: you got it Mega misfit
04.24.08 18:30:38 NY Metalhead: very true though, MegaMisfit
04.24.08 18:30:39 tr00metal: Sweet! thanks! =D i do plan on making it and i am very determined, but im also gonna be smart about it. unfortunately though, my family has been not very supportive of that =/
04.24.08 18:31:10 metalfreak5366: tr00metal, my family ain't supportive of it either
04.24.08 18:31:16 tr00metal: yeah
04.24.08 18:31:18 metalfreak5366: don't sweat it though.
04.24.08 18:31:21 tr00metal: it sucks
04.24.08 18:31:23 tr00metal: im not
04.24.08 18:31:30 Sparky: My family are supportive about it, almost to the point of forcing me!!
04.24.08 18:31:38 metalfreak5366: if u want bad enough, it'll happen
04.24.08 18:31:49 tr00metal: im just extremely determined because this is the one think i can get serious about and its a real passion of mine
04.24.08 18:31:52 Mega-Misfit: Yeah it is tough. I've been in more than 30 bands already and I'm 21 :S I'm hoping one day it'll work out for me though. James said I got it. I'm cool lol
04.24.08 18:31:55 NY Metalhead: just have a back up plan
04.24.08 18:32:01 metalfreak5366: its passion as well
04.24.08 18:32:09 metalfreak5366: theirs nothin else i want to do in this world
04.24.08 18:32:11 Mastermind: what G3 band this year would oyu say has really impressed you?
04.24.08 18:32:16 spinecraft: Are you or anyone in the band avid protools users?
04.24.08 18:32:22 NY Metalhead: I hear ya metalfreak

[Megadave]

04.24.08 18:32:31 J Lo: Mastermind, the buisness is goin through a major transition, there's never been a better time to be independent. You can literally do everything in house and sell your music over the internet. It's not traditional to what I've been doing but I think the possibilities are really exciting
04.24.08 18:32:48 mouthhook: don't you worry to be confused with Jennifer Lopez by calling yourself J Lo? hahah
04.24.08 18:32:49 tr00metal: well guys i gotta be heading out for a little bit ill be back soon, thanks again for answering my question James :)
04.24.08 18:32:53 NY Metalhead: it's the same thing with me being a audio engineer/sound guy
04.24.08 18:33:16 Mega-Misfit: James, something I've been pondering a little. What's your favorite band and or biggest influence?
04.24.08 18:33:25 NY Metalhead: even though I have a BS degree in it...my work seems to be shrinking
04.24.08 18:33:31 J Lo: Mastermind, Well I was most unfamiliar with High on Fire but those guys have a very cool crossover style and a great slightly reckless attitude.
04.24.08 18:33:34 Patagonica: mouthhook: i think exactly the same each time i've see James name!!! :D
04.24.08 18:33:39 AmyTheFreak: Hey man, you guys probably have it easier than us actors.
04.24.08 18:33:41 Joey'sDoll: james, which was the Megadeth concert you enjoyed the most?
04.24.08 18:33:42 NY Metalhead: especially where I live
04.24.08 18:33:46 MegaGimp: James, you guys plan on blowing the roof off the Palladium tomorrow? lol
04.24.08 18:34:12 Anarchy666: James, if you could go back to any one place you've played on G3 so far where would it be?
04.24.08 18:34:17 spinecraft: Can anyone in the band cook?
04.24.08 18:34:21 mouthhook: Patagonica lol
04.24.08 18:34:32 metalfreak5366: speaking of online, J Lo how does it make u feel when people aren't buying cds they just buy it off of itunes. i still buy cds though, i enjoy having someting. having a cd means more than having it digital. do u agree?
04.24.08 18:34:45 J Lo: Yes Amy, easier then Actors for sure... youre in my prayers, (notice I didn't list acting under what I'd do if I weren't a musican)
04.24.08 18:35:12 Mega-Misfit: AmyTheFreak.. not nessicarily. Being in a band is hard. There's five of us in my current band and it's kinda hard when egos crash
04.24.08 18:35:14 AmyTheFreak: Haha, Thanks a lot, James.
04.24.08 18:35:34 spinecraft: How many hours of sleep do you usually get on tour?
04.24.08 18:35:34 The Long Awaited: Are you a fan of anything non rock or metal? What are you more quirky listening pleasures James?
04.24.08 18:35:47 spinecraft: What do you think of Peter Gabriel?
04.24.08 18:36:15 Mega-Misfit: Yeah James, you got any guilty pleassures?
04.24.08 18:36:32 spinecraft: Do you own any Abba or Fleetwood Mac records?
04.24.08 18:36:41 Mastermind: what brings you mor epleasure - creating new music in the studio, or playing music live on tour?
04.24.08 18:36:47 Sparky: what's wrong with Abba and Fleetwood Mac??! lol
04.24.08 18:36:47 Patagonica: James, is this going to be your first visit to Argentina?
04.24.08 18:36:49 J Lo: Meatla Freak 5366, It's all good, I like buying CDs myself but you can't change the playing field over night. you've got to come with a good reason for people to overlook convenience and get up and actually buy a physical record, Lowering prices is a good start.
04.24.08 18:36:52 spinecraft: When was the last time you danced without holding a musical instrument?
04.24.08 18:36:59 MegaGimp: Abba lol
04.24.08 18:37:10 NY Metalhead: James do you ever have time to play video games and if so which one(s) have you been addicted to
04.24.08 18:37:30 megatourcat: If and when you have times of depression or lonliness, what motivates you to keep going?
04.24.08 18:37:31 J Lo: Patagonica, I believe I went down to Argentina with Slash's Snakepit in '95.
04.24.08 18:37:57 Patagonica: Cool!! How did the fans treated you?
04.24.08 18:38:02 metalfreak5366: thanks James!
04.24.08 18:38:27 Mega-Misfit: James, that reminds me. What's Slash like?
04.24.08 18:38:32 Sparky: James, have you ever played Brazil, and what did you think to it?
04.24.08 18:38:51 Patagonica: Because Megadeth has many many faithful and enthusiastic fans over here!! You'll see us soon!! ;)
04.24.08 18:39:01 J Lo: Megatourcat, Higher power, Faith, call it what you will but I have a great deal of trust in the fact that we're being looked after if we let it be that way.
04.24.08 18:39:04 mouthhook: What do you think of the recent re-popularization of metal music? I mean, you lived the 90's and it was a bad time for metal, alternative rock was at the top and without internet mtv was dictating the taste... nowadays there's a lot of freedom together with the easy access to all kinds of music...
04.24.08 18:39:05 Mastermind: my problem with online mucis is that 1 person buys it and then freely shares it with 10 friends who in turn share it with 10 friends each and the ball keeps rolling. you don't get an accurate image of how many people actually like what you create.
04.24.08 18:39:51 spinecraft: Where are you?
04.24.08 18:39:55 spinecraft: Whats your favorite type of sushi?
04.24.08 18:40:26 MR: 8)
04.24.08 18:40:33 Joey'sDoll: lol
04.24.08 18:40:41 mouthhook: Mastermind it was always like this, one person would buy an album and spread cassette recordings to friends
04.24.08 18:40:54 ravenblackblade: Good Morning Everyone :)
04.24.08 18:41:06 Joey'sDoll: that's true, and in some way is good ...
04.24.08 18:41:07 MR: good morning!
04.24.08 18:41:10 Anarchy666: Its evening
04.24.08 18:41:16 Mega-Misfit: James do you remember Hatesphere that opened for you guys in Copenhagen June 5th last year? If yes, what did you think of them?
04.24.08 18:41:19 ravenblackblade: It is morning for me because I work the graveyard shift
04.24.08 18:41:20 Mastermind: i guess, but it just seems to have gotten out of hand due to it being so much easier to do wtih computers these days
04.24.08 18:41:21 Anarchy666: here at least
04.24.08 18:41:22 Patagonica: good night in here!!
04.24.08 18:41:40 MegaGimp: 6:41 here lol
04.24.08 18:41:47 MegaGimp: pm
04.24.08 18:41:48 Joey'sDoll: Jameees i have to leave now :( see you in may in argentina!!!! Lots of love, take care! You rock man ;)
04.24.08 18:41:58 ravenblackblade: it is 1642 here
04.24.08 18:42:20 ravenblackblade: Hey Cory
04.24.08 18:42:21 mouthhook: Mastermind, sure it's easier, and the quality is better too
04.24.08 18:42:23 Joey'sDoll: byee , see youu!
04.24.08 18:42:29 J Lo: Mouthhook, another great question, was talking with a friend just last night about that. The Metal is an aggressive, exuberant gathering place for people who want to connect with others of their ilk. It's a communal form of "howling at the moon". It used to be a right of passage but now it's nolstagic form, it seems it's a valid musical historical staple... how crazy is that?
04.24.08 18:42:32 Y2KV: Howdy
04.24.08 18:42:38 NY Metalhead: Damn it...I have to bail and get ready for work...Sucks! Anyway...great chatting with you James. You Rock, Dude. Cant wait to see Megadeth in San Diego in May. To my fellow droogs, have a great night.
04.24.08 18:42:52 MR: Whats u think about one jam with Marty in a "future" ?
04.24.08 18:43:00 ravenblackblade: Hey James. I dont know if you have answered this already, but when do you plan on leaving us another message from you on the Liveline?
04.24.08 18:43:05 Y2KV: Hey Lisa, Rob, Raven, Amy
04.24.08 18:43:12 megatourcat: Yes, James please take of yourself and encourage Dave to do so. You were a pleasure to talk to.
04.24.08 18:43:15 Stone: ;)
04.24.08 18:43:39 AmyTheFreak: Hey there
04.24.08 18:43:46 J Lo: Hi Raven!
04.24.08 18:43:54 Sparky: Aw, I gotta go, but thanks James for answering my questions!!! :D
04.24.08 18:44:01 Y2KV: James, do you like Tom Leykis? I ask because I asked Gary Holt the same question on the BTU tour & we both agreed that Leykis = teh awesome
04.24.08 18:44:13 MegaBitch: James!!! I love you and just wanna say thank you for everything!
04.24.08 18:44:27 mouthhook: Do you feel like writing your name in history by playing and writing music in all these legendary musicians like Zakk, Dave, Slash?
04.24.08 18:44:38 El Duce: Sup Cory!
04.24.08 18:44:46 ravenblackblade: ***Smiles*** Hiya James :)
04.24.08 18:44:46 Y2KV: \m/ Rob
04.24.08 18:44:53 mouthhook: I mean, WITH all these legendary musicians
04.24.08 18:45:27 J Lo: MR, I would always encourage Dave to play with any former members of Megadeth, they've secured a place in the band's history and as a fan myself I'm very respectful of that.
04.24.08 18:46:10 Mega-Misfit: James, who's your favorite former bass player of Megadeth?
04.24.08 18:46:34 MR: COOL! three guitars in some shows!
04.24.08 18:46:51 MegaGimp: James, I hope you guys plan on blowing the roof off the Palladium tomorrow! lol
04.24.08 18:46:58 mouthhook: Mega-Misfit: there weren't many former ones I think/
04.24.08 18:47:07 mouthhook: the answer is quite obvious
04.24.08 18:47:09 ravenblackblade: That is what I was thinking mouth
04.24.08 18:47:24 JMPBass: Hey J-Lo, follow up to the question Amy asked for me (THANKS AMY!!) while I was out for dinner. You mentioned Cinematography as a possibility... have you produced any films or shorts?
04.24.08 18:47:33 Y2KV: Asking James that question is kinda unfair, man
04.24.08 18:48:14 J Lo: Mouthhook, The guys I've played wth have all been great experiences that have taught me to be better in so many ways whether through emulation of spirit or just learning how to vary my musical ability. The history thing seems to write itself for these guys and myself, I'm just thankful that I've had some many different opportunities, for a bassist, it just doesn't get better then that.
04.24.08 18:48:31 Mastermind: after G3, does Megadeth have any plans set up? continue touring or will it be backt ot he studio for new material?
04.24.08 18:49:03 MR: Now Im going... tx Lo, see you in Brazil!
04.24.08 18:49:05 J Lo: Megamisfit, you know it's go to be Ellefson. I don't think anybody could disagree with that.
04.24.08 18:49:18 Mastermind: cus he has a nice butt 8) just kidding lol
04.24.08 18:49:19 MegaBitch: there is only ONE J-lo honey and it isn't Lopez!!!!lol
04.24.08 18:49:27 ravenblackblade: omg.....
04.24.08 18:49:35 JMPBass: it's Jeremy London from Sanctity, MegaBitch, hahaha
04.24.08 18:49:36 AmyTheFreak: HAHA OH WOW
04.24.08 18:49:41 The Long Awaited: J-Lo, have you got any Mega songs your itching to get into the set?
04.24.08 18:49:42 MegaGimp: Amen!
04.24.08 18:49:49 Y2KV: James, I'm the one in your thread a while back that Mac gave me the tab book with the 5 songs, and I asked there about your take on a tab book. Do you remember that, and can us bass players look forward to an official tab book?
04.24.08 18:49:54 J Lo: Mastermind, after G3 it's down to South America and after that a bit of a break and then on to the next record.
04.24.08 18:50:01 Mastermind: sweeeeet
04.24.08 18:50:29 ravenblackblade: James, I really look forward to seeing you guys at the next tour. I am just sorry for not being able to make this one.
04.24.08 18:50:44 MegaBitch: Jeremy! Hey!
04.24.08 18:50:53 JMPBass: no no, I meant HE's the J-Lo
04.24.08 18:50:58 Mega-Misfit: Ok James, I was just wondering. Because I know some people that truely hate Ellefson.
04.24.08 18:51:05 ravenblackblade: What would you say your favortie thing to do to pass the time while on the road is?
04.24.08 18:51:08 J Lo: Y2KV, Hey, I remember... again, we never expected to be touring quite so much this year so this is still a project on the "side burner" for now.
04.24.08 18:51:17 megadethworld.com: Lomenzo, you and DM are very friends. How did you build this good relation?
04.24.08 18:51:31 Y2KV: It's good when the stars remember you... My name's Cory, BTW
04.24.08 18:51:59 J Lo: Why would anybody hate Ellefson in context with Megadeth, His sound had a defining factor in what every one loves!
04.24.08 18:52:16 Mastermind: what band(s) currently in your CD player? out of curiosity - will you bebuying the new TestAmenT album?
04.24.08 18:52:20 Y2KV: What's your favorite pre-1990 song?
04.24.08 18:53:02 J Lo: Raven, I actully just love taking long walks and exploring places I've never been.
04.24.08 18:53:06 Y2KV: JLo, who do you like better- Jello Biafra or Henry Rollins?
04.24.08 18:53:46 mouthhook: You're not really a young guy anymore (at least if Wikipedia is not lying about your age), do you think about stopping someday?
04.24.08 18:53:49 Mega-Misfit: I don't know why anyone would hate Ellefson. Personally I love him. I guess some people just hate him after he had that falling out, if you will, with Mustaine
04.24.08 18:53:51 Y2KV: Exploring places he's never been = TOTALLY Rollins
04.24.08 18:53:54 MegaBitch: ice cream?lol
04.24.08 18:53:54 ravenblackblade: That is really cool James :) While I was going all over the nation I found that I enjoyed doing the same thing as well as checking out the local cuisine :lol:
04.24.08 18:53:58 J Lo: Henry Rollins, met him a few times over the years, really interesting disciplined fellow
04.24.08 18:54:07 Mastermind: i love his IFC show
04.24.08 18:54:37 Y2KV: I got to meet him about 2 months ago, he was awesome, loves us military guys
04.24.08 18:54:46 MegaBitch: James-I dunno what to say exept thank you-lol:}
04.24.08 18:55:28 J Lo: O.K. guys/gals anything else pressing for your uncle james?
04.24.08 18:55:36 ravenblackblade: LOL
04.24.08 18:55:50 Mastermind: do you give bass lessons?
04.24.08 18:55:50 AmyTheFreak: Have fun tonight :P Can't wait for you guys to get to Saskatoon!
04.24.08 18:55:52 ravenblackblade: I just want you to have a great time on the road James. And I really do hope to see you again
04.24.08 18:55:57 Y2KV: Yeah, James- you never said whether you like Tom Leykis or not
04.24.08 18:55:57 skinnd alyv: what kind of bass are you playin these days bro?
04.24.08 18:55:58 JMPBass: Recently Viewed Movie?
04.24.08 18:56:12 JMPBass: well, favourite recently viewed movie
04.24.08 18:56:18 megadethworld.com: Lomenzo, you and DM are very friends. How did you build this good relation?
04.24.08 18:56:27 El Duce: James - say hi to Dave, Shawn, Chris, Tracey, and Willie for me and we'll see ya next month! :horns:
04.24.08 18:56:35 Mastermind: we love oyu James, rock on! thanks for stopping to chat with cray metal fans.
04.24.08 18:56:37 Megajames: Will there be aMaking Of DVD ?
04.24.08 18:56:39 mouthhook: well, perhaps it didn't sound very educated, I didn't mean you're old, just that you're not in the beginning of your career
04.24.08 18:57:17 MegaGimp: Just keep kicking ass, James!!!
04.24.08 18:57:22 ravenblackblade: I second that El Duce! Tell everyone that we said hi! And please give Tracy a hug from me
04.24.08 18:57:29 Mastermind: ill see you on May 3rd, i fpossible get Dave to play ashes i your mouth - great bass song.
04.24.08 18:58:03 J Lo: MEgadeth world, Great question. despite what everyone thinks about Dave I've always found him to be very straight ahead and I suppose I treat him that way. We've both had very long careers so I think that's a bond as well.
04.24.08 18:58:27 ravenblackblade: Very cool :)
04.24.08 18:58:55 J Lo: OK, I'm gonna sign off now, it's been a great pleasure typing like a mad man to you guys, many thanks, see you all out there,
04.24.08 18:59:00 J Lo: Bye