MEGADETH – Over 150 Drummers Play "Symphony Of Destruction" Live In Sao Paulo

The following message has been posted on the official Megadeth Facebook page:

Bateras 100% Brazil is a project conceived by drummer Dino Verdade, owner of the biggest drum school franchise in Brazil, Bateras Beat.

The project’s goal is to gather as many drummers as possible to play together their own music and big hits, with the principle of sharing a killer groove.
On August 9th at Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Brazil, approximately 156 drummers, among them women, children, seniors and people of all ages, brought their own drum kits to play along to KISS, The Rolling Stones, Daft Punk and Megadeth.

On the stage to play Megadeth’s “Symphony Of Destruction” were Amilcar Christófaro (Torture Squad), Jean Dolabella (Udora and ex-Sepultura), Bart (Whale Mutant), Edu Garcia (John Wayne) and Nana (Alma Djem), with Dino Verdade (Brotheria) conducting the band and all the drummers.

The project attempted to set a new Guinness World Record as the band with the largest number of drummers playing along.

For more information go to this location.

In a new interview with Revolver, Angra guitarist and co-founder Rafael Bittencourt revealed that the band will have find a replacement for new Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro.

Bittencourt states about Loureiro: “As a brother-in-life and friend, we’re proud of/for him. I think he’s worked his way into something bigger from the beginning. He deserves it. He earned it with his hard work.”

He continued: “At this moment, heis managing to finish the Secret Garden world tour with us, coupled with the first touring with Megadeth. Soon, that won’t be possible, so he will be taking Megadeth as a priority, most probably as his exclusive band. So, since we won’t be able to count on having him with us very soon, the solution will be to find a substitute for him.”

Mustaine took part in a special online chat at the Megadeth Cyber Army chat room on July 27th. During the chat, he revealed the tracklisting for the band’s upcoming album.

Tentatively due in late-2015 or early-2016, the yet-to-be-titled album was produced by Mustaine and Toby Wright (Alice In Chains, Korn). Tracks on the release will include:

“Death From Within”
“Fatal Illusion”
“Conquer… Or Die!”
“Lying In State”
“Me Hate You”
“The Emperor’s New Clothes”
“Dystopia”
“Bullet To The Brain”
“Last Dying Wish”
“Post American World”
“Look Who’s Talking”
“The Threat Is Real”
“Poisonous Shadows”
“Melt The Ice Away” (Budgie cover)
“Foreign Policy” (Fear cover)

Megadeth is confirmed to headline two shows in India this fall. The band will perform at the NH7 Weekender festival in Shillong, India on Saturday, October 24th and in Calcutta, India on Sunday, November 1st. Tickets are now on sale. Details are available here.

Nova Film has released a two minute video overview of Megadeth’s appearance at Festival d’été de Québec on July 18th. It was the band’s first performance with new members Kiko Loureiro (guitars/Angra) and Chis Adler (drums/Lamb Of God).

Fan-filmed video from the show has been posted online and can be viewed below:

The setlist on the night was as follows:

“Hangar 18”
“Wake Up Dead”
“In My Darkest Hour”
“Skin O’ My Teeth”
“Sweating Bullets”
“Tornado Of Souls”
“Dawn Patrol”
“Poison Was The Cure”
“Trust”
“Kingmaker”
“A Tout Le Monde”
“She-Wolf”
“Symphony Of Destruction”
“Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?”
“Cold Sweat” (Thin Lizzy)
“Holy Wars… The Punishment Due”

Megadeth and Lamb Of God are joining forces for a full UK & Eire co-headline tour in November 2015. The tour will coincide with the release, later this year, of Megadeth’s 15th Studio album through Tradecraft / Universal. Lamb of God’s new album VII: Sturm und Drang will be released July 24th via Epic Records in North America and Nuclear Blast Entertainment throughout the rest of the world. Check out a new tour trailer video, streaming below.

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine says: “Having just finished an amazing record full of high-energy heavy metal with Chris Adler, Kiko Loureiro and David Ellefson, I am excited to announce this tour and see all of the metal fans come out for this one. I literally can’t wait to hit the stage again!”

Mark Morton from Lamb Of God adds: “I have to say that it’s definitely exciting to be announcing this one! I’m more than pleased to let the world know that Lamb Of God will be sharing the bill with thrash metal legends, Megadeth, for five shows in the UK and Ireland, from November 9th-15th! It’s been almost a decade since we’ve had the opportunity to tour with Megadeth, and we’re absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with them once again for these very special UK dates. Also appearing will be our good friends and long time co-conspirators Children Of Bodom and Sylosis. This lineup is unstoppable! If you’re not stoked about this bill, then you very simply do not like heavy metal! Take a plane, take a boat, hitch a ride, take the tube, bring your Wellies…see you there!”

Support comes from Children Of Bodom and Sylosis.