MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has issued the following update:

"It was so good to see some of you yesterday (January 19th) at NAMM, and now we can talk about the new guitars! What a great feeling yesterday to come to NAMM (which I have only been to in Anaheim 3 times with ESP, I don't recall ever with Jackson, and only twice back with B.C. Rich when Gar managed the place).

This was the best feeling I have had so far, and I am proud to be at the top of the Dean roster with the many other great artists there. It is great to be with a company that honored Darryl so well, along with the rising talent they have with bands like TRIVIUM, and elder statesmen like LESLIE WEST and the SCHENKER BROTHERS.

I have a short appearance again today and then I will be finishing up my text for the album liner: lyrics, credits, thanks, etc. After that we should be preparing for our next World Tour and we should have some news about confirmed dates soon.

Andy Sneap is plugging away at the mix, and if necessary, I will fly back to England to bring some more sunshine his way.

Have a wonderful weekend my Droogs! Me, I am going go-cart racing!!!"

Megadeth are expected to release their new album, United Abominations, in March via Roadrunner.