Megadeth!

[Charger]

DiGiorgio is a good choice! I've enjoyed his work with Charred Walls Of The Damned and especially with Spirits Of Fire. Too bad he won't be a full member though...
There is still possibility for LoMenzo I suppose...but kind of doubt that as he would have done the studio thing too if he'd be available.

[Jack the Stripper]

Yeah Di Giorgio is a gun and much revered among fellow musicians and fans. He’s got a pretty good gig in Testament and working as a session musician at the moment but you’d think Megadeth would be a better paying gig than Testament. Maybe Dave wants someone that’s both accomplished and comes cheap.

Word around is that Felipe Andreoli from Angra(Kiko’s former band) has got the gig.
 

[Charger]

I think Dave's also looking for someone that can commit 100% to the band...I don't think he wants a revolving door of musicians anymore. And DiGiorgio has other commitments already.

[Ted Sallis]

...I don't think he wants a revolving door of musicians anymore.

Given the track record of Megadeth, I don't think that'll happen until the Group ceases to exist.

Ted

[Charger]

...I don't think he wants a revolving door of musicians anymore.

Given the track record of Megadeth, I don't think that'll happen until the Group ceases to exist.

Ted

Well the line-ups have been fairly steady recently, but yeah. Megadeth isn't exactly the most stable band in history!

[Jack the Stripper]

“The Sick, the Dying and the Dead” it is then. Dave confirmed on this recent cameo video

https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/olueb1/intro_from_the_sick_the_dying_and_the_dead_leaked/

[Charger]

Well holy shit!

JAMES LOMENZO IT IS!!!!! WOOOHIIIIIHOOOO!

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-recruits-bassist-james-lomenzo-for-upcoming-tour/

[Ted Sallis]

^^ His name had figured prominently in speculation over who the new bassist would be.  It appears though that Mr. Mustaine still isn't revealing who re-recorded the bass tracks on the upcoming new album.

Ted

[Zzzptm]

^^ His name had figured prominently in speculation over who the new bassist would be.  It appears though that Mr. Mustaine still isn't revealing who re-recorded the bass tracks on the upcoming new album.

Ted

He got some old geezer to do it, maybe...

[Charger]

^^^

^^ His name had figured prominently in speculation over who the new bassist would be.  It appears though that Mr. Mustaine still isn't revealing who re-recorded the bass tracks on the upcoming new album.

Ted

I was always hopeful it would be James...always loved his playing.

I'm also hoping it would have been James who did the bass on the album but it is strange that it wasn't mentioned in this report so it is also possible that the internet conclusion of Steve DiGeorgio might be a possibility as well.

[Jack the Stripper]

James Lomenzo felt like the only Bass player to get the gig. His work on United Abominations and Endgame was awesome. He’s also a very versatile player, has great stage presence and plays with his fingers which I’ve always preferred in bass players. Very happy he’s back.

A beast of a player

[Charger]

^^^
Indeed!

And to boot he's a very very nice guy. I met him back in 2012 with the band Hail and had a very nice long chat with him and Tim and Dave Linsk. Paul Bostaph spent most of the time taking down his drum kit after the show so I didn't get to talk with him at all! But I remember James very fondly, such a nice guy.

[Ted Sallis]

Zzzptm wrote: He got some old geezer to do it, maybe...

Now, wouldn't THAT have been something! Yes, as Charger commented above, it may have been Steve DiGeorgio who played bass on the new album.

Ted

[Jack the Stripper]

All we need now is the cover artwork and an official release date. Oh and a new song would be awesome also. Tour with LOG starts next week I wonder if we’ll get one then?

Also I’m down with a song by song thread for the new album as well as Maidens new album.

[Vyn]

Agree, looking forward to the tune-age!