Megadeth Pull Out Of Motorhead Cruise Due To Mustaine Medical Issues (A Top Story)
. The band had the following to say about pulling out of the cruise, "Due to complications arising from a previous cervical spine surgery, and upon his doctor's strict recommendations, Dave Mustaine has cancelled all performances for the next 8 weeks. With rest and treatment, he is expected to recover and resume performing soon. "The band was looking forward to the concerts and cruise, and is disappointed that they will not be able to see their fans. Megadeth expects to return to the road and will see their fans soon!" Organizers have also announced that with Megadeth's departure, the super group Metal Allegiance (including Megadeth's David Ellefson and Chris Broderick) will be joining the festivities when it launches on September 22nd-26th. The all-star group will features singers Philip Anselmo (Down, ex-Pantera), Joey Belladonna (Anthrax), and Chuck Billy (Testament), guitarists Chris Broderick (Megadeth), Jon Donais (Anthrax, Shadows Fall), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Mark Zavon (Kill Devil Hill), bassists Frank Bello (Anthrax), Rex Brown (Kill Devil Hill, ex-Pantera) and David Ellefson (Megadeth), and drummers Charlie Benante (Anthrax) and Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater). Event producer Alan Koenig of ASK4 Entertainment had this to say about the change in plans, "You can't replace a band like Megadeth, who have done so much to change the landscape of heavy music over the past 30 years. We wish Dave Mustaine all the best in his recovery. "But we're excited that Megadeth's David Ellefson and Chris Broderick will still be joining us. The whole reason to do these music cruises is to give fans an experience that they can't get anywhere else - and bringing Metal Allegiance onboard with metal's most loyal fans fits that bill."
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