Hub · 1961

Dave Mustaine

La Mesa, California, USA · Vocals · Guitar

Early Metallica guitarist, then Megadeth founder; 1983 firing as lifelong interview hook.

Dave Mustaine, 2011
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Metallica → Megadeth personnel bridge; thrash map and site trope in one person.

Fired from Metallica 1983; builds Megadeth the same year. Rhythm riff author and sneering vocal across decades of lineup churn. Related people/bands: thrash Big Four rivalry as career structure.

Tenures

  1. Metallica

    1981–1983

    Guitar

    Pre-Kill 'Em All firing.

    Band →
  2. Megadeth

    1983–present

    Vocals, Guitar

    Band →

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