Editing Megadeth (section)

===2006–2008: ''United Abominations''===
In February 2006, bassist James MacDonough left the band over "personal differences".<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Megadeth Bassist MacDonough: 'There Is No Animosity Here'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-megadeth-bassist-macdonough-there-is-no-animosity-here/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=February 20, 2006|access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref> He was replaced by [[James LoMenzo]], who had worked with [[David Lee Roth]], [[White Lion]] and [[Black Label Society]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Megadeth bassist James Lomenzo joins Yamaha Guitars|url=http://www.yamaha.com/artists/newsdetail.html?CNTID=5116386&CTID=325000|publisher=[[Yamaha Corporation]]|date=January 25, 2008|access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref> The new Megadeth lineup made its live debut headlining the [[Dubai Desert Rock Festival]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]] with Testament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Megadeth Play First Show With Bassist James LoMenzo|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-play-first-show-with-bassist-james-lomenzo-photos-available/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=March 18, 2006|access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref> In March, Capitol released a two-disc DVD, ''[[Arsenal of Megadeth]]'', which included archive footage, interviews, live shows, and many of the band's music videos. Due to licensing issues, soundtrack and non-Capitol videos were not included.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chad|last=Bowar|title=Megadeth&nbsp;– Arsenal Of Megadeth DVD|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/dvdreviews/gr/megadethdvd.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|date=March 21, 2006|access-date=December 4, 2013|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303185551/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/dvdreviews/gr/megadethdvd.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The second Gigantour began during the third quarter of 2006; Megadeth again headlined, this time with [[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]], [[Opeth]], [[Arch Enemy (band)|Arch Enemy]] and Overkill.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gigantour-2006-announced-megadeth-lamb-of-god-opeth-arch-enemy-overkill-confirmed/|title=Gigantour 2006 Announced: Megadeth, Lamb of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill Confirmed|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=July 23, 2006|access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref> The 2006 tour included three dates in Australia, supported by [[Soulfly]], [[Arch Enemy]] and [[Caliban (band)|Caliban]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/54674?iframe=true&width=95%&height=95%|title=Gigantour 2006&nbsp;– Australian Mini-Tour|work=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]|date=November 10, 2006|access-date=December 4, 2013|archive-date=September 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904105101/http://bravewords.com/news/gigantour-2006-australian-mini-tour-diary-available-if-satan-had-a-wife-it-would-be-in-the-form-of-angela-gossow|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In May 2006, Megadeth announced that its eleventh studio album, ''[[United Abominations]]'', was near completion. Originally scheduled for release in October, Mustaine said that the band was "putting the finishing touches on it" and postponed its release to May of the following year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Megadeth: New Album Pushed Back To 2007|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-new-album-pushed-back-to/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 23, 2006|access-date=November 25, 2013}}</ref> He commented on the release: "Metal needs a really good old-school record again. I believe I have delivered."<ref>{{cite news|title=Megadeth: 'United Abominations' To Be Released In May|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-united-abominations-to-be-released-in-may/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=January 21, 2007|access-date=November 28, 2013}}</ref> ''United Abominations'' was the band's first album to feature Glen Drover, Shawn Drover and James LoMenzo. It also has a newer version of "A Tout le Monde" entitled "[[A Tout le Monde#2007 version|À Tout le Monde (Set Me Free)]]". The 2007 version is a duet with [[Cristina Scabbia]] of [[Lacuna Coil]]; it was recorded at a slightly faster tempo than the original and contains an extended solo.<ref name="A Tout le Monde">{{cite news|title=Megadeth's New Version Of 'A Tout Le Monde' To Feature Lacuna Coil's Scabbia|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-s-new-version-of-a-tout-le-monde-to-feature-lacuna-coil-s-scabbia/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=March 3, 2007|access-date=November 26, 2013}}</ref>

Released in May 2007, ''United Abominations'' debuted at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 54,000 copies in the first week.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Hasty|first=Katie|date=May 23, 2007|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1051972/linkin-park-scores-years-best-debut-with-midnight|title=Linkin Park Scores Year's Best Debut With 'Midnight'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=November 26, 2013}}</ref> In March, Megadeth began a North American tour opening for the newly reformed [[Heaven & Hell (band)|Heaven & Hell]]. The band played with [[Down (band)|Down]] for Canadian shows and with [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]] for the US dates.<ref>{{cite news|last=Freeman|first=John|title=Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath), Megadeth, Machine Head|url=http://www.dallasobserver.com/2007-05-03/music/heaven-and-hell-black-sabbath-megadeth-machine-head/|access-date=November 26, 2013|newspaper=[[Dallas Observer]]|date=May 3, 2007|archive-date=October 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019072912/http://www.dallasobserver.com/2007-05-03/music/heaven-and-hell-black-sabbath-megadeth-machine-head/|url-status=dead}}</ref> A European summer festival tour followed. Late in the year, Megadeth returned to the United States to headline its Tour of Duty.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kilgore|first=Kym|title=Megadeth's 'Tour of Duty'|url=http://www.soundspike.com/story2/12432/megadeths-tour-of-duty/|work=Sound Spike|date=July 10, 2007|access-date=November 27, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203112537/http://www.soundspike.com/story2/12432/megadeths-tour-of-duty/|archive-date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> In November, the band brought Gigantour to Australia with a lineup including [[Static-X]], [[DevilDriver]] and Lacuna Coil.<ref>{{cite news|title=Megadeth, Static-X, DevilDriver, Lacuna Coil Team Up For Australia's Gigantour|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-static-x-devildriver-lacuna-coil-team-up-for-australia-s-gigantour/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 8, 2007|access-date=November 28, 2013}}</ref>

[[File:ChrisBroderickbyTannerWolff.jpg|thumb|upright|Guitarist [[Chris Broderick]] joined Megadeth in 2008, replacing Glen Drover.]]
In January 2008, Glen Drover quit Megadeth, stating that he was tired of the frequent touring and wanted to spend more time with his family. He also cited personal issues with other band members.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dodgin|first=Rich|title=Interview with Glen Drover|url=http://allabouttherock.co.uk/interview-glen-drover/|work=All About the Rock|date=October 31, 2013|access-date=November 26, 2013}}</ref> Drover was replaced by [[Chris Broderick]], formerly of [[Nevermore]] and [[Jag Panzer]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Robert|last=Laing|url=http://www.musicradar.com/guitarist/rumour-megadeth-to-recruit-new-guitarist-244099|title=Rumour: Megadeth to recruit new guitarist|publisher=[[MusicRadar]]|date=January 8, 2008|access-date=November 29, 2013}}</ref> Broderick was initially asked by Mustaine's management company at the end of 2007 if he would be interested in auditioning for Megadeth. After an informal meeting at Mustaine's house, Broderick was introduced as the band's new guitarist.<ref>{{cite web|first=Andy|last=Aledort|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/interview-megadeths-chris-broderick-talks-technique|title=Interview: Megadeth's Chris Broderick Talks Technique|work=[[Guitar World]]|date=June 13, 2013|access-date=November 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203022931/http://www.guitarworld.com/interview-megadeths-chris-broderick-talks-technique|archive-date=December 3, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mustaine complimented Broderick's playing skills and called him "the best guitarist Megadeth has ever had".<ref>{{cite web|first=Terry|last=Bezer|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-broderick-is-best-guitarist-megadeth-has-ever-had/ |title=Megadeth's Dave Mustaine: Broderick Is 'Best Guitarist Megadeth Has Ever Had' |work=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=March 9, 2009 |access-date=November 29, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203041959/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-broderick-is-best-guitarist-megadeth-has-ever-had/ |archive-date=December 3, 2013 }}</ref> Broderick's former Nevermore bandmate, [[Van Williams (musician)|Van Williams]], congratulated Megadeth on "getting one hell of a good player, more importantly they're getting a great guy to hang out with and a true friend".<ref>{{cite news|title=Nevermore drummer: Megadeth is getting "One Hell Of A Good Player, Great Guy And True Friend"|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nevermore-drummer-megadeth-is-getting-one-hell-of-a-good-player-great-guy-and-true-friend/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=January 16, 2008|access-date=November 29, 2013}}</ref>

The new lineup made its live debut at the [[Helsinki Ice Hall]] on February 4. The 2008 Gigantour, with 29 North American dates, began shortly afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|author=''Guitar World'' staff|title=Dave Mustaine Announces Gigantour 2008 & New Guitarist|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/dave-mustaine-announces-gigantour-2008-new-guitarist|work=[[Guitar World]]|date=January 14, 2008|access-date=July 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714224029/http://www.guitarworld.com/dave-mustaine-announces-gigantour-2008-new-guitarist|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mustaine wanted a shorter lineup, allowing each band a chance to perform well. The third tour featured [[In Flames]], [[Children of Bodom]], [[Job for a Cowboy]] and [[High on Fire]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ratliff|first=Ben|title=Thrash Times Five When Bands Convene|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/24/arts/music/24giga.html?_r=0|access-date=November 28, 2013|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=April 24, 2008}}</ref> Megadeth continued the Tour of Duty in South America and Mexico in May and June. A compilation album, ''[[Anthology: Set the World Afire]]'', was released in September 2008.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bowar|first=Chad|title=Megadeth&nbsp;– Anthology: Set The World Afire|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/megadethantholo.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|date=September 30, 2008|access-date=November 28, 2013|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061419/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/megadethantholo.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>