MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick has released the following statement:

"Due to artistic and musical differences, it is with great reluctance that I announce my departure from MEGADETH to pursue my own musical direction.

"I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the amount that you the fans have accepted and respected me as a member of MEGADETH for the last seven years, but it is time for me to move on.

"I wish Dave [Mustaine] and everyone in MEGADETH all the best.

"I am working on a few things of my own and hope that when they come out, you will all dig it."

Drummer Shawn Drover quit MEGADETH yesterday (Tuesday, November 25) "to pursue [his] own musical interests." His statement can be found at this location.