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My Take
Dave Mustaine is proof that spite can be a renewable energy source. Being thrown out of Metallica in 1983 would have ended most careers; he answered by building Megadeth into one of thrash metal's defining bands, writing riffs so intricate they feel like grudges set to music. I will not pretend he is an easy figure, given how many feuds he has collected, but his persistence genuinely moves me. More than four decades on, he still plays with that snarling precision. Few musicians have turned personal grievance into such a durable and influential body of work, and I admire the stubbornness behind it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Mustaine
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴ・ムステイン
- Reading
- でいゔ・むすていん
- Born
- September 13, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- La Mesa, California, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / composer / songwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Marina High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Mustaine born?
Born September 13, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Dave Mustaine from?
Dave Mustaine is from La Mesa, California, United States.
What does Dave Mustaine do?
Dave Mustaine works as guitarist, singer, composer, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.