Dirk Verbeuren officially takes over the role

According to the Loudwire website, Megadeth's leader and founder, Dave Mustaine, issued a statement today announcing the name of the new drummer who will officially replace Chris Adler, who had been temporarily filling the position.

This is an indication that came from Chris Adler himself; the Belgian ex-Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren, who had already been playing with the band on an interim basis, has now been confirmed as Megadeth's new official drummer.

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