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Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick Accidentally Cuts Hand With Boxcutter

posted Jan 20, 2010 at 5:45 PM by xFiruath.  (15 Comments)

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Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick has issued the following statement about laying down his guitar for a few weeks while he recovers from accidentally cutting his hand:

"Hey Everyone, how many times have you been told safety first? I always felt like I was being nagged, but now I am the one advocating safety. Last night I was breaking down boxes to put in the recycling bin, and the unthinkable happened. I cut my thumb on my right hand with a box cutter (razor blade). Instantly I knew I needed to get to the emergency room to make sure I hadn't cut my career along with my thumb. Luckily I didn't cut any tendons and will only have to lay off the guitar for a couple weeks. If you are squeamish at all don't look at the pictures. Here was the initial cut, at least a 1/4" deep. I feel very lucky that I could take this picture(all is well that ends well), hopefully you guys will take notes from my mistakes.

"P.S I'm bummed I didn't get to play with my brothers at the NAMM jam. I was told no one in Megadeth was playing and decided not to go to that party. Needless to say I missed out on a great time."

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15 Comments on "Megadeth Guitarist Cuts Hand With Boxcutter"

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1. Bill writes:

ouch. when i first read the post i thought it meant the guitarist tried committing suicide. haha

# Jan 20, 2010 @ 6:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. metalwillkillyou writes:

who honestly cares about a guitarist receiving a minor cut...

# Jan 20, 2010 @ 7:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Dimeoflage writes:

what the f***.

that's good too hear.

a world without Megadeth isn't a world i wanna live in.

# Jan 20, 2010 @ 8:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. ...thomas writes:

Chris Broderick kicks ass

# Jan 20, 2010 @ 9:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. deadstorm writes:

Well thank god he's ok! Can you imagine that ending his career and Megadeth Replacing him with ANOTHER GUITARIST?! No one could've played his solos on Endgame anws lol

# Jan 20, 2010 @ 10:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Necrovomit writes:

maybe he just wanted to be blood brothers?

# Jan 20, 2010 @ 10:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. thegoosegoblin writes:

Or maybe he was ambushed by Jeff Young...

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 12:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Sherbzilla writes:

HAHAHAHAHAHA! YOUR FIRED!!!!!!!

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 2:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. jack writes:

worst nightmare for a musician is losing something on the hands
good thing you can still play

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 8:31 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Blindgreed1 writes:

Merely a flesh wound.

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 10:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Anonymous writes:

hello? i got cut by a f***ing razor blade to. But i didnt have to go all the way to the hospital to get a stitch. Just use normal aid kits and let it heal naturally. This is a bullsh*t news.

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 12:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Valentine_no_more writes:

p***y. I did the same thing and still played guitar.

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 4:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Valentine_no_more writes:

Megadeth sucks cuz dave mustaine is a moron.

# Jan 21, 2010 @ 4:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Necrovomit writes:

i cut my index finger with a bowie knife and it still hasnt healed, but im still playing guitar.....

# Jan 22, 2010 @ 12:43 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. RTB writes:

^LOL 11-13....
An embarassing moment for this guy, who does that?

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