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Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick And Drummer Shawn Drover Quit

posted Nov 26, 2014 at 2:57 AM by LugalKiEn.  (12 Comments)

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While Megadeth was supposedly recording a new album in 2015 to coincide with a tour next year, the four-piece are now a two piece, as guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover left the band separately just hours apart.

Drover as we reported earlier today, was the first to quit, releasing a statement stating he was pursuing his own music.

"After 10 years, I have decided to quit Megadeth to pursue my own musical interests. I want to thank Dave Mustaine and the entire Megadeth family, as well as thanking all the amazing Megadeth fans around the world!!! I truly appreciate all of you. Stay tuned for info on my next musical journey."

Shortly after, Broderick, announced his exit via a statement on his official blog web site:

"Due to artistic and musical differences, it is with great reluctance that I announce my departure from Megadeth to pursue my own musical direction. I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the amount that you the fans have accepted and respected me as a member of Megadeth for the last seven years, but it is time for me to move on. I wish Dave and everyone in Megadeth all the best. I am working on a few things of my own and hope that when they come out, you will all dig it. Until then,

"Chris. \m/"

Up to now there has been no official statement from Megadeth or Dave Mustaine.

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12 Comments on "Broderick Follows Drover And Quits Megadeth"

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1. Angryhampo writes:

Nick Menza and Marty Friedman to return!

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 6:49 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. julpax writes:

They should jeff loomis and mike portnoy

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 7:27 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Metal man writes:

So glad that the the boring drum machine Shawn driver is gone. Finally a better drummer can come in and spice it up. As for Broderick I never felt his style fit in with megadeth. Very excited to see who becomes the new lead guitarist.

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 8:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Blindgreed1 writes:

Loomis is in Arch Enemy.

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 11:51 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. coldiem writes:

Honestly, I've got to agree with Metal man. Drover is a solid drummer but oh so sterile. I also can't say I'm surprised that Broderick followed, either. It probably isn't easy working with an egomaniac like Mustaine.

I'd like to say I'm excited to see what changes this will bring, but we all know that Megadeth is the "Mustaine Show". Even if the slots are filled with high-profile musicians we probably won't hear much of their influence.

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 12:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. bikerbrian writes:

I would like to see jeff drover on guitars n nick menza on drums of course(if dave mustaine want to). Otherwise, i would like to see how dave lombardo will blend into this. It would be kinda great to have j drover on guitars n dave lombardo on drums

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 1:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. RememberMetal? writes:

I'm sure it was amicable...

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 3:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Rosvill writes:

Vic Rattlehead has spoken. The ghosts of the Christmas of metal DEMAND the return of the holy Menza and Thee holy Friedman.

# Nov 26, 2014 @ 7:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Marc writes:

It the perfect timing to a return of rust in peace lineup
and end the carreer after that .

Am sure artisticaly Mustaine must be a bit difficult to deal
with ,am sure however that this is no good news for him to deal with .Including is mother in law disparition.
(maybe found now dont know!?)

# Nov 27, 2014 @ 9:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Dorsey writes:

Hell no on Lombardo. Get the best Megadave, Portnoy. If portnoy declines then go after Joey Jordison, he needs the work and is better then when he played with Slipknot.

# Nov 28, 2014 @ 12:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Megahell writes:

This is shocking and exciting. So many ways this could go. The band has been stagnant and this should give them new life. So many good drummers out there, get the best you can Dave.

# Nov 29, 2014 @ 5:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. hewhoshallnotbenamed writes:

how about steve smyth on guitar and lombardo on drums? maybe then dave can make a heavy record again. supercollider for the most part was mediocre, th1rt3en was ok. dave can still do an endgame or a united abominations, i'm not sure if he wants to do another rust in peace though.

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