jackdeth: hi shawn how has the tour been going for you so far
sdrover: its been going great, dude!!!
carnis: Shawn… thanks for the meeting/signing/photos in NYC last week. Was a great honour…. Shame we didn’t get time to chat like last year in London. How is the knee? You played amazingly last thursday.
sdrover: hey dude, my knee is reaL close to 100%
NORM: Only 4 more US shows left, whats been some of the highlights?
sdrover: the entire tour has been a highlight for me, honestly
HLC: Gday Shawn, owyagarn?
sdrover: I am great, thanks
bandadeboer: Shawn, at the Detroit show you kept coming on stage during Overkill’s set and you had a paper in your hand that said something. What did it say?
sdrover: ha!! ask DD Verni that
NORM: Hi Shawn greetings from England, its been too long since Donington, when can we expect a some dates over here?
sdrover: not sure yet, hopefully in 2007
Rockchickbabe: Hi shawn, thanks for chatting. How are you finding the tour so far?
sdrover: the tour has been great so far, thanks
carnis: Can you beleve Angela from arch enemy’s vocals? Unbelivable!
sdrover: she is indeed great!!
jackdeth: hi shawn what music are you listening to right now on tour
sdrover: all of the other bands
jeremy1985: hi shawn, what’s your favourite song to play live? also are there any plans to bring Gigantour / megadeth to the UK anytime soon?
sdrover: Holy wars
NORM: which are your favourite bands on the tour Shawn?
sdrover: I like them all
HLC: Gday Shawn, looking forward to touring Australia again? any sights that you want to see?
sdrover: The beach for sure
ELPOU1974: Hey Shawn ! just a comment, The Montreal show was kick-ass as usual, I also got my pitcure taken with you guys, can’t wait to see it !
sdrover: thanks dude
NORM: Looking forward to Japan and Oz?
sdrover: you bet I am
NORM: Whats Washingtons Next like to play? And how have the crowd liked it?
sdrover: its great to play live!!
MegaKate: Are you ready for October 6th on Tampa !? Cant wait to see what you’ve got to bring…
sdrover: it will be fun, believe me
NORM: What has been your favourite show so far with Megadeth?
sdrover: too many good shows to just pick 1
Devine: Hey, I know the bands usually have a good time after the show, but are the parties wild (all out!), or more sedate with lots of music and/or alcahol?
sdrover: milk and cookies
NORM: Next years Gigantour, no Megadeth? Who else would you like to see take over the headline slot?
sdrover: Not sure on that 1 yet, we will see
jackdeth: hi shawn how do you get yourself ready for each concert
sdrover: at my age, lots of stretching
jackdeth: hi shawn how was it playing again in your hometown toronto
sdrover: its always great to play in Toronto
HLC: Shawn, whats the stupidest question that youve been asked in an interview
sdrover: havent really had any real daft questions thus far, thankfully
Beatriz: Hola from Spain The bass/drums combo: how’s the feeling with J-Lo?
sdrover: Its great playing music with James
bandadeboer: Ever any sibling rivelry with Glen or do you guys get along all the time?
sdrover: we always get along
jackdeth: any bands you have never toured with that you would love to play with the upcoming united abominations tour
sdrover: Queen
NORM: A headline slot a donington next year would rule Shawn, watcha say?
sdrover: it would rule, ya
jackdeth: hi shawn hows your new drum kit working out for you
sdrover: the new drumkit is working out great!!!!
frantic_militia32: Hey Shawn, just wondering if we can expect more rare songs to come out, like how TNP and DI were added
sdrover: there is talk but nothing as I write this
dave: hey shawn, hope ur good, what band would u like to tour with that u havent yet already?
sdrover: Jimi Hendrix
Hellbound: Hi shawn in the two shows you played in Spain at the metalway before gigantour, which bands did you enjoy or looked foward to play with?
sdrover: I enjoyed Helloween quite a bit
black_tooth_grin: Can we expect some blast beat drum solo at the Oz Gigantour…maybe something in the fashion of Gene Hoglan or Flo from Cryptopsy hehe!!
sdrover: um……….no
carnis: How come you currently live in Atlanta? was it a band related move? And have you been to Six Flags? I went there in 1992!!!!
sdrover: I moved to Atlanta for un-musical reasons
NORM: Whats you favourite beer dude?
sdrover: Labatts Blue
black_tooth_grin: who is your favorite drummer on the Gigantour so far?
sdrover: All of them
dave: hey shawn, good to hear from ya, hope ur well, any funny stories that u can share about the road?
sdrover: tons of funny stories - none that I can mention here
HLC: Shawn, ive seen you wearing Chuck Taylors in some pictures, how many pairs do you have? they are my all-time favourite shoes ::cool
sdrover: I dont own any of these shoes
bandadeboer: I gotta jet Shawn. No need to respond to this. Just know that I admire your skills and I think you totally rock. Keep rockin’ and enjoy the rest of the tour!
sdrover: thanks bro
owendethking: hi shawn do you or any of megadeth like the wildhearts, if so would you tour with them ?
sdrover: I have heard of the name, but not the music
jeremy1985: hi shawn, what’s the most challenging song to play LIVE and why?
sdrover: Holy wars for propultion reasons
jeremy1985: hi shawn, do you prefer to play shows indoors or outdoors?
sdrover: both venues are great to play
NORM: If you didn’t play drums, what would you be doing now?
sdrover: brain surgeon
Beatriz: how does it feel to be surrounded by purothecnics? Isn’t it a little scary?
sdrover: man, I love all the fire, smoke etc
Dethaholic: Hi Shawn! Do you have any pranks planned as a revenge for that powder (sp?) thing on your drums from last year?
sdrover: yes!!!!!!!
NORM: Whats your plans after the shows in Oz Shawn?
sdrover: lots of sleep for starters
carnis: Have you had the chance to swap onto Guitar at any point this tour? Or will that be on the last show?
sdrover: we have not switched as of yet
jackdeth: hi shawn you rock, what was it like playing with the led zepplin drum kit while you were recording for the new album
sdrover: its was great!!!
HeavymetalHellmaster: hi shawn, i met you and saw you live in toronto last monday, you kicked ass as usual
sdrover: thanks
black_tooth_grin: has there been much talk about using pyrotechniques at the Australian gigantour?
sdrover: I havent heard about this yet
MegaKate: Any advice for other musicians and drummers that would like to reach as high as you have in a future?
sdrover: practice alot!!!
HeavymetalHellmaster: do you visit glen up here in canada often?
sdrover: when I have the time, yes
carnis: I managed to see Jackass 2 while in NY last week…. very funny movie…. what was the last film you managed to see at the Cinema or on DVD?
sdrover: I watched Little Nicky yesterday
jackdeth: hi shawn do you still keep in touch with older bandmates you’ve played with in the past and whats it like playing with your brother on tour with the greatest metal band in the world
sdrover: Its fantastic!!!
NORM: Do you like Vegemite?
sdrover: doesent everybody!!!
jackdeth: hi shawn how does your style in drumming differ from other megadeth drummers
sdrover: each had their own style, as do I
Devine: Since there isn’t a huge lineup for the Aust. shows, is there any special secret we dont know yet? ::biggrin
sdrover: there are 14 special secrets you do not know about
carnis: What are your memories of recording at Hook End earlier in the year… meet many ghosts?
sdrover: the place is completely haunted!!!!
HeavymetalHellmaster: which band do you enjoy watching most this year?
sdrover: all of them for different reasons
Rockchickbabe: Shawn… i have always really wanted to learn to play the drums. Any advice?
sdrover: drums are an expensive hobby, but if u r serious about it, practice alot
Hellbound: what do you think about bands like Lamb of God topping the billboard charts? Do you think that metal is back?
sdrover: I think its great
Devine: Do you ever meet fans that are… just plain weird?
sdrover: at times, yes
jeremy1985: hi shawn, have you had any nasty experiences as concerts?
carnis: Good film… I prefer 50 First dates…. but I’m probably a hopeless romantic! How many Starbucks have you managed to visit this time around?
sdrover: 413
sdrover: guys this computer is frozen, so I am unable to see your question now I will catch you next time…….. shawn drover