Guitar World reports:
Guitarist Chris Broderick has left Megadeth.
Around 1 a.m. EST, Broderick posted the following statement via Facebook and Twitter:
“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 [Mustaine] 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.”
It is interesting to note that drummer Shawn Drover quit the band yesterday (Tuesday, November 25th) posting on his Facebook page:
“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.”
Broderick, who is 44, joined Megadeth in late 2007 as the replacement for Glen Drover. Before joining Megadeth and while still in Jag Panzer, he was also a touring guitarist for Nevermore between 2001 and 2003 and then again between 2006 and 2007.
source: guitarworld.com
10 Responses
LOL NOTHING IS UP
DAVE IS DRUG FREE THEY ARE JUST WORKING ON THE NEW RECORD
AND DAVE WANTS TO DO OTHER TYPES OF MUSIC AND IS STEERING
AWAY FROM METAL NOW LIKE METALLICA AND THEY ARE ALL
HAVING MUSICAL DIFFRENCES RECORDING THE NEW RECORD
THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO PROVE NOW WITH DAVE SO LOTS
OF NEW THINGS ARE HAPPENING WITH THIS BAND RIGHT NOW
PLEASE HOLD TIGHT
Let Dave deal with the family stuff on his own, hopefully Megadeth will continue in time.
Perhaps Chris and Shawn want to form their own band? Hmm? Mustaine will regroup.
Pretty bad timing of these two departing Megadeth, in light of the news of Dave’s mother-in-law. I know that was of no fault of Chris or Shawn, nor was it intentional either. Dave has always been a survivor, and he and Junior will continue on with new members in 2015. Much as many have commented already, I don’t believe we’ll see a reunion of the classic Rust in Piece lineup either. I also don’t see Dave Lombardo joining Megadeth either. That’ll be too much of a clash of egos with main Dave. It’s Mustaine’s band, his way or the highway. Always has been, always will be.
That would be awesome to have 3 Daves’!!