Dave Mustaine

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". Listen to Primordial Radio 24/7 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this conversation, Dave Mustaine talks to Primordial Radio presenter 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. ONLINE Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://primordialradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://primordialradio.com/discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify Playlist - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://links.primordialradio.com/spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/primordialradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/primordialradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@primordialradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ METAL FOR GOOD CHARITY Check out our chosen charity, Metal For Good, and the great work they do - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://metalforgood.org

If you’ve been anywhere near the metal world lately, you’ve probably felt the buzz: Megadeth is about to write its final chapter — and they’re going out in massive style. After 40+ years of thrash-metal dominance, Dave Mustaine and co. are rolling out their seventeenth and final studio album, due January 23, 2026. Yep, Megadeth — simple and bold — and intentionally definitive, like dropping the mic after four decades of shredding. But here’s the twist (and the fun part) — the album’s debut isn’t just about streaming drops and vinyl variants. The band has paired the record with something bigger: a global cinematic event called Megadeth: Behind The Mask . This isn’t your average rock documentary. On January 22nd (and 24th), fans in over 1,000 theaters across 35+ countries will get to check out a very limited screening of the film, which doubles as a full album listening experience and an emotional trip through the band’s history. It’s part biography, part celebration. Dave Mustaine himself narrates — unpacking untold stories from four decades on the road, moments of triumph and chaos, and what it really means to call Megadeth a career. But interwoven with that legacy is the world premiere of the new album in full , complete with Mustaine’s track-by-track insights. It’s one thing to hear a new song at home, but quite another to sit in a crowd, lights dimmed and experience the riffs pounding through a cinema sound system. Fans who’ve gotten early looks describe Behind The Mask as more than a promo — it’s a celebration of the band’s identity, its influence, and the unmistakable voice of Mustaine, still sharp as ever. Whether you’re hyped to hear new tracks like "Tipping Point" and "I Don’t Care", or simply here to honor a legacy that shaped metal, this rollout feels like a tribute with teeth — an immersive last hoorah from one of thrash’s greatest. Dave & I discuss it all, plus his love of Philadelphia and so much more! See Megadeth live with Iron Maiden at Hershey Park Stadium September 15th - details at WMMR.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions and statements without their answers. I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history. Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination… This week we’re putting focus on my missed opportunity with singer songwriter Dave Mustaine from Mega Death Missed Opportunity. A lost piece of history. You know the questions. Let’s locate the reactions. The door is always open. If you are or know Dave Mustaine please reach out to me at arroec@gmail.com that’s arroec@gmail.com Be brilliant!

Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/music/video/home-mustaines-megadeths-dave-mustaine-and-his-family-fill-us-their-fine-wine-biz-talk Music Pioneer Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has always been an innovator, breaking musical barriers and leading the way to his own unique blend of symphonic thrash metal. So, it’s no surprise that Dave and his equally as creative family have incorporated that intrepid spirit into a family business. They call it House of Mustaine—blending music, culture, and the art of fine winemaking. But this is not your ordinary name on a label. The Mustaines have dived deep, establishing their own vineyards, currently in the wine capitals of the world, both Italy and California, pouring their heart and soul into every bottle with a passion and deep respect for tradition, sustainability, and innovation in every pour. Inspired by Megadeth’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony and wanting to offer both traditional Megadeth fans and symphony patrons alike with fine wine, it has since expanded its portfolio to include ten small-batch, limited-edition wines grown in its sustainable vineyards across the globe. Each wine is a celebration of authenticity and artistry, named after one of Dave’s iconic songs and stamped with the Mustaine family crest. Just as every song has a story through its lyrics and melody, so does every wine through its culture and craftsmanship. Each bottle is a statement, making it just as bold, uncompromising, and unforgettable as the rock’n’roll legacy it was founded on. House of Mustaine offers a flexible, subscription-based wine club that includes access to exclusive events and curated luxury travel experiences, first dibs on new releases, special pricing, access to all wines, and customizable monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual shipments of its current offerings. House of Mustaine Wine Club members will also have private access to once-in-a-lifetime trips across the globe, with monthly luxury travel experiences being offered throughout 2025, starting with a February adventure to Thailand. The six-day trek will adventure through northern Thailand, blending high-energy outdoor activities (i.e., zip-lining, elephant safaris, white-water rafting) with authentic cultural and local culinary experiences, and stays in unique luxury accommodations. Find out more about the House of Mustaine Wine Club and join today at houseofmustaine.com/wineclub . It’s literally music to your mouth. LifeMinute was fortunate enough to be invited into the home of Dave, his wife Pamela, and their daughter Electra to hear all about the wine, get a fabulous tour of their beautiful house, and, of course, get the scoop on the latest Megadeth news. This is a LifeMinute with the mighty Mustaine family.

Patrick talks to Dave Mustaine about Megadeth's upcoming album The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!, Dave's battle with cancer, and the storyline that accompanies the album.