Biography

Dave Mustaine is the founder, main songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist for the American thrash metal band Megadeth. Before, he was the first lead guitarist and co-songwriter of the metal band Metallica until his departure in 1983.

Known For

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Self

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage

Self

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Self

Megadeth: Maquinaria Festival

Guitars/Vocals

Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story

Self

Megadeth - Hellfest 2026

Volcals / Guitar

Megadeth - Live at Hammersmith Odeon

Self

Halloween Pussy Trap Kill! Kill!

The Mastermind (voice)