Megadeth celebrate 20th anniversary of "Countdown to Extinction"
Heavy-metal icons Megadeth will canvas parts of the U.S. this fall to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 1992 effort, "Countdown to Extinction."
The California-based outfit will finish up the in-progress world trek behind "Thirt3en" with a handful of South America and Mexico shows before kicking off the anniversary run with a Nov. 9 performance in Providence, RI. Eighteen theater shows are on the schedule, which extends through a Dec. 7 concert in Pomona, CA.
Megadeth will perform their multi-platinum fifth studio set, "Countdown to Extinction," in its entirety on the fall tour, as well as release a special anniversary two-disc edition of the album Nov. 6 via Capitol/EMI Records.
Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages are on sale now via the band's website, while general on-sales begin Sept. 14.
Megadeth most recently released "Thirt3en," the group's 13th studio album, last November via Roadrunner Records. The collection, co-produced by frontman Dave Mustaine and Grammy-nominated Johnny K, debuted at No. 11 on The Billboard 200.
13, 14 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Estadio Cubierto Malvinas
16 - Cordoba, Argentina - Orfeo
19, 20 - Mexico City, Mexico - Pepsi Center
21 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Auditorio Telmex
November 2012
9 - Providence, RI - Lupo's at the Strand
10 - Huntington, NY - Paramount Theater
11 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
13 - Wallingford, CT - Oakdale Theatre
14 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
16 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
17 - Niagara Falls, NY - Rapids Theatre
19 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater
20 - Columbus, OH - Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
24 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
25 - Charlotte, NC - Fillmore
26 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
28 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theatre
December 2012
1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Great Saltair
2 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
4 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Theatre
6 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
7 - Pomona, CA - Fox Theatre
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