New episodes of The Dave Mustaine Show airs Aug 25th
Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine is returning to Gimme Metal, the world’s only 24/7, all-metal streaming radio station, as DJ and host of his hugely popular The Dave Mustaine Show. His next episode is set to air at 3 pm ET/noon PT on Thursday, August 25th with a new show to air at that time each Thursday to follow.
During each segment of the show, thrash metal’s forefather will showcase the music that has inspired and influenced him as a musician, while also entertaining listeners with his deep knowledge of the genre, years of war stories from the road, and personal anecdotes about the artists, producers, and various celebrities he’s encountered throughout his illustrious career. Fans can join the chat and talk directly with Mustaine during his shows by joining The Brigade for $4.99 a month at gimmemetal.com.
“I’ve always wanted to do radio that is strictly my show, my songs, my way,” Mustaine shares. “Gimme Radio lets me play what I want to play and say what I want to say… no restrictions.”
The return of The Dave Mustaine Show comes in advance of the release of Megadeth’s anticipated 16th studio album, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!, scheduled to drop on September 2nd via UMe. The album consolidates a furious return to form that began with the Grammy winning-Dystopia, while pushing forward musically and marking Mustaine’s recent triumph over throat cancer. The record boasts the ultra-frenetic riffing, fiercely intricate solos, and adventurous spirit the quartet are known for, all laced with signature virtuosity and precision and Mustaine’s singular sardonic snarl. This album combines all the crushing musical motifs that have made Megadeth both repeat metal disruptors and revered genre flag bearers.
Metal stands among the world’s most popular music genres, with one of the most dedicated and passionate fan bases. Despite this fact however, music services have largely ignored metal and its variety of sub-genres in favor of mainstream music and computer-generated playlists. In the process, these services promote the same artists and same albums; they have become homogeneous and feel similar to commercial radio. They leave fans of music that sits outside the mainstream without a way to discover new, exciting artists in the genres they love.
Gimme Metal plays metal exclusively and is focused on building a community of energized and connected metalheads from around the globe. By enlisting the expertise of DJs like Dave Mustaine, Gimme Metal listeners are treated to the stories and context that bring music to life and make the discovery of new bands possible.
Since the station’s launch in 2017, it has become metal fans’ premier destination for music discovery and community. Because the service is focused solely on metal, in that time it has forged close alliances with metal labels, news outlets, and fans both stateside and beyond.
