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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth meets with fans and signs autographs after the recent Guitar Center Sessions event at GC’s Hollywood store.

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth (L) with interviewer and radio personality Full Metal Jackie (R) at the recent Guitar Center Sessions event at GC’s Hollywood store.

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GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS FEATURING DAVE MUSTAINE OF MEGADETH ATTRACTS THOUSANDS AT HOLLYWOOD, CA STORE

— Guitar Center and Marshall Amplification host the latest Guitar Center Sessions
with legendary metal icon, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, July 24, 2008 — As part of its continuing effort to help musicians further their musical aspirations and provide tools for career growth, Guitar Center, the nation's leading musical instrument and professional audio retailer, held its latest Guitar Center Sessions event with legendary songwriter/guitarist Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. The free event took place Thursday, July 10th, at Guitar Center’s Hollywood store, located at 7425 Sunset Blvd., from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Co-sponsored by Marshall Amplification, the over-capacity event showcased an intimate discussion, plus live performances, with one of metal’s most legendary icons. Since forming Megadeth in 1983, Dave Mustaine has gone 20 times platinum, has received seven GRAMMY® nominations, and has influenced and inspired a generation of guitarists and fans alike.

A music education-based initiative featuring informative, provocative discussions and hands-on tutorials, GC Sessions serves as an incubator for musicians and provides them an opportunity to network with their peers while gaining insight and knowledge from their heroes in a comfortable and intimate setting.

The evening began with Mustaine being interviewed by Full Metal Jackie of southern California’s Indie 103.1 FM, who led a 90 minute conversation touching on Mustaine’s career, the state of the music industry, his approach to songwriting and his experiences in the recording studio and on the live stage, as well as an in-depth discussion of the various gear he uses to create his signature sound. Mustaine shared stories from his past and talked about his current projects and then took time to answer questions from the audience during the night’s Q&A session. This was followed by an intimate signing, where over 1,500 fans lined up to have their guitars, posters and records autographed.

“Guitar Center is honored to have the opportunity to feature Dave Mustaine as part of our GC Sessions series. Dave is a tremendous musician, and more importantly, an incredible human being. When Dave heard we were interested in having him participate, he not only jumped at the opportunity, but he also donated his artist fee to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation,” stated Dustin Hinz, Manager of Event Marketing and Promotions for Guitar Center. “Guitar Center Sessions is one of the purest exemplifications of our commitment to providing aspiring musicians the tools they need to succeed. By connecting some of the most influential artists with up-and-coming musicians, we hope to play a part in fostering a new generation of talent.”

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Photo Caption: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth meets with fans and signs autographs after the recent Guitar Center Sessions event at GC’s Hollywood store.

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Photo Caption: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth (L) with interviewer and radio personality Full Metal Jackie (R) at the recent Guitar Center Sessions event at GC’s Hollywood store.

About Guitar Center
Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates more than 200 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company's Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.

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