According to 1Up, Microsoft has signed a deal so that Xbox360's likely killer ap Gears of War will be a sponsor to Gigantour, a metal fest with as headliner the thrash metal band Megadeth. Other groups that will play under Gears of War banners are Lamb Of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill, Into Eternity, Sanctity and The Smashup.

"Gears of War" will also be a track on the new Megadeth album United Abominations. It wouldn't be the first time that Megadeth ventures into gaming promo areas as they've also recorded a (kickass, I might say,) Duke Nukem Forever theme. The Gigantour unfortunately is limited to North America, starting on September 7th and ending on October 8th, a date which is rumored to be the Gears of War release date too.

Other GoW news: Mark Rein has said on the official boards that next week big news will be revealed. Demo, release date, in-game naked alien strippers? We'll have to wait to find out.

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