The metal men will also join the Rocktoberfest 2001 festivities October 20 in North Carolina.

Taking a different approach to performing, Megadeth forfeited their rights to choosing a set list and instead gave the privilege to fans. As frontman Dave Mustaine said, “We decided to permit the local stations to feature a link to our site, which would allow their users and listeners to join fans already familiar with www.megadeth.com and participate in choosing which songs we will be performing in their city. We will provide a list of 30 or more songs for the fans to choose from.”

In keeping with modern times, “each show will be fully interactive with fans, listeners and online community,” he said.

Along with picking the tunes for their 24-song show, fans can enter a contest at the band’s official Web site to win the chance to be a roadie or take home some choice merchandise, such as a guitar.

Megadeth’s album The World Needs A Hero hit the charts at No.16 on Billboard Top 200 when it was released in May.