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Megadeth Announce New Bassist

posted Feb 14, 2006 at 8:22 PM by Gothique.  (4 Comments)

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MEGADETH have announced the addition of former BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/WHITE LION bassist James Lomenzo to the group's ranks. Lomenzo joins the band as the replacement for James MacDonough, who was officially dismissed from the group on February 10, 2006.

"I want to thank Jimmy for everything and wish him the best in his future endeavors," MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine said in a statement. "He is knowledgable and a good enough bassist to run his own outfit, and I look forward to what he does musically."

Mustaine added, "It was recommeded I check out James Lomenzo by a friend, because I was uncertain which direction I wanted to take with the bassist prior to starting the next record, and everything just clicked."

Lomenzo will perform with MEGADETH at their next scheduled live appearance, which is set for March 16 at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Source: blabbermouth

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4 Comments on "Megadeth Announce New Bassist"

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1. War Ensemble writes:

hell yes i'm waiting for a new album cause "the system has failed" is a peice of thrash art and looking foreward to some more kick the chair thrasher....

megadeth kick ass!

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2. to metallica from mustaine writes:

Unlike you I'm no vision to myself, lest you forget
You didn't ever make metal, buddy; metal made you
To crush and run over everyone along the way
It's something that you are; its something that I'm not

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3. MasterBlaster writes:

It's good to see that Dave M. hasn't lost his self confidence... still an arse, but, that's why we friggin luv' 'em!

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4. greg king writes:

i would like to met dave mustaine in person. sit down and chat with him for a couple of hours. and maybe ask if he could teach me how to play some of his stuff on guitar. my wife sent me a dv-200 dave mustaine guitar for christmas and i cherish it!! i love it!! it's the best thing i ever got. dave mustaine rules!!

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