Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine; Timo Andres Weaves Together Mozart And Eno

Soundcheck | Aug 8, 2013

In this episode: Long running metal band Megadeth recently released their fourteenth studio album, Super Collider. Frontman Dave Mustaine talks about the very personal themes on this new record -- and some surprising influences.

And: This week's Check Ahead is from the fierce rock/R&B band Barrence Whitfield And The Savages. Soundcheck producer Gretta Cohn talks with the group's singer about the band's new album, Dig Thy Savage Soul.

Also: Timo Andres is a young pianist/composer whose influences include Mozart and Brian Eno. He'll play works by both of them, live in the studio.

Plus: More of your karaoke voicemails.

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