Wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of about 1,000 metalheads eager to watch Megadeth whose leader, Dave Mustaine, was the first lead guitarist and a cosongwriter of Metallica until he was fired in 1983. Mustaine has reportedly mellowed from his former death-defying lifestyle. A right arm injury he suffered 10 years ago must’ve taught him not to strain himself too much playing the electric guitar.
Filipino fans of the Smashing Pumpkins will have to wait one more day to watch the band’s concert, which was originally scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m., at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan said he learned more about family values among his friends in the Filipino community in his native Chicago.
Smashing Pumpkins frontman and cofounder Billy Corgan has survived the troubles that plagued his band, including its breakup in 2000 and the exit of original members James Iha, D’arcy Wretzky and Jimmy Chamberlin, as well as Melissa Auf der Maur.
