Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has officially earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The news was confirmed by the 64-year-old’s trainer Reginaldo Almeida. Almeida said the following: “Today wasn’t just a belt promotion… it was a day that touched my heart. Watching these six men earn their Black Belts was emotional for me — because I…
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine further explained his decision to lay the band to rest following a farewell album and tour. According to him, it’s partially related to “physical stuff that was going on with [his] hands.” Mustaine said the following: “It had been a long time…
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” Megadeth vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine ruled out the possibility of reuniting with former of the group during their farewell shows. According to him, he “can’t really do that, because of the behavior of one of the bandmembers in the past.” While unspecified, some have speculated that…
During an interview with Metal Hammer, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine expressed a desire to play the band’s final show in space. According to him, it would be a “fitting climax.” Mustaine said the following: “I hope we’ll be playing up in space. I think that will be a really fitting climax. And I’m not talking about…
During a recent interview with Kerrang!, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine discussed the band’s upcoming farewell shows. According to him, they are “easily talking about touring for another three to five years.” Mustaine said the following: “I think when things happen like the throat cancer, or my neck being fused, or the saturnine palsy in my arm,…
During a recent episode of Reigning TV, Slayer guitarist Kerry King and Death Angel vocalist Mark Osegueda were asked to choose between Metallica and Megadeth. Both artists ultimately chose Metallica, before King added: “I’m gonna be brutally honest. Metallica has a singer. Sorry Dave.” King also made similar comments after they chose James Hetfield over…
Megadeth vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine has confirmed that the band have recorded a cover of Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning.” The track will be available as a bonus track on the group’s new self-titled album (out January 23). Mustaine said the following about revisiting his former band: “As I come full circle on the career of a…
During an interview with Alternative Nation, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson further addressed frontman Dave Mustaine’s decision to end the band following a new album and farewell tour. He says if it has to be done, “put it away with grace and go enjoy the rest of your life.” Ellefson said the following: “Honestly, I don’t…
During a recent episode of “The David Ellefson Show,” ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson shared his thoughts on the band’s decision to retire following a final album and tour. He also expressed interest in taking part in the farewell shows. Ellefson said the following: “There’s a lot [of thoughts], ’cause, of course, it brings up years…
Megadeth have revealed that they are planning to call it quits. The band’s final album will be released in 2026 and they are currently putting together a farewell tour. Dave Mustaine is also planning to release a new memoir as well. Mustaine commented: “There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their…
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