Legendary Thrash titans, Megadeth, have teamed up with British metal icons, Judas Priest for a co-headline run in February 2009 dubbed ‘The Priest Feast’. Equally legendary Bay Area thrash outfit, Testament, are also featured as special guests.

Tickets for the mainland UK dates went on sale at 9am Today (Friday October 3rd) from www.ticketmaster.co.uk, with the Belfast and Dublin date following at 9am on Monday 6th October at www.ticketmaster.ie. Full dates read as follows:

"Priest Feast" Tour Dates:
2/10 – Dublin - O2 Arena
2/11 – Belfast - Odyssey Arena
2/13 – Sheffield - Arena
2/14 – Birmingham - NEC
2/16 – Glasgow - SECC
2/17 – Manchester - MEN Arena
2/18 – Nottingham - Arena
2/20 – Cardiff - CIA
2/21 – London - Wembley Arena

Megadeth are about to commence work on their brand new studio album with British producer Andy Sneap. This new opus will be the first to feature new guitarist, Chris Broderick, alongside the legendary guitarist, frontman and band visionary, Dave Mustaine. The CD will follow 2007’s ‘return to form’ release, ‘United Abominations’ and this year’s Metal Hammer ‘Golden God’ Awards, that saw Dave Mustaine pick up the ‘Riff Lord’ Award.

Expect a late Spring ‘09 release.