Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine speaks to us about their new Self-Titled Album, Ride The Lightning, the ‘Behind The Mask’ documentary and why he feels like they have started with a “Clean Slate”.
In this conversation, Dave Mustaine talks to Dewsbury about Megadeth’s past, present, and future, debuting new music alongside archival moments and personal reflections. Dave opens up about respect, rivalry, and closing the circle with Ride the Lightning, reframed through his own hands and perspective, not as provocation, but as acknowledgement and respect.
He also talks about what still feels unfinished, including a lingering desire to tour alongside Metallica. It is a candid admission about missed moments, old resentments, and choosing not to live in the past. Megadeth Behind the Mask is in UK cinemas now.
Interview Highlights
- Celebrating Megadeth’s Documentary ‘Behind The Mask’
- Debuting The New Album Through Cinema
- Why Charts Still Mean Competition
- Closing The Circle With Ride The Lightning
- Respecting James Hetfield And Lars Ulrich
- Dupuytren’s Contracture And Hand Degeneration
- Living With Nerve Damage From A Broken Neck
- Starting Again On A Clean Slate
- Regrets Over Not Touring With Metallica
- Dreams Of Playing Metal In Zero Gravity
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