The Controversial History of Dave Mustaine and His Former Bandmates

🤘Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica in 1983 due to drinking problems but reunited with them in 2011 for their 30th Anniversary shows.

😠Mustaine constantly talked about starting a supergroup with Metallica members, which annoyed James Hetfield.

😔Cliff Burton expressed his biased opinion of Mustaine, saying he talks too much and runs his mouth.

📹David Ellefson, long-time Megadeth bassist, was involved in a controversy in 2021 and was subsequently parted ways with the band.

🎸Marty Friedman, former Megadeth guitarist, reunited with the band in 2023 for a special guest performance in Japan.

Why was Dave Mustaine fired from Metallica?

—Mustaine was fired from Metallica in 1983 due to his drinking problems.

Did Dave Mustaine reconcile with Metallica?

—Yes, Mustaine and Metallica made amends in 2011 and reunited for the band's 30th Anniversary shows.

How did Dave Mustaine's feuds affect his relationships with his bandmates?

—Mustaine's feuds have strained his relationships with his former bandmates, leading to tension and disagreements.

Why did David Ellefson leave Megadeth?

—Ellefson left Megadeth in 2021 after a controversy involving leaked explicit videos and false allegations of grooming.

Is Marty Friedman still involved with Megadeth?

—Friedman reunited with Megadeth in 2023 for a special guest performance, but his long-term involvement with the band is uncertain.

00:00Dave Mustaine, frontman of Megadeth, has a controversial history with his former bandmates from Metallica and Megadeth.

02:16Mustaine was fired from Metallica in 1983 due to drinking problems but later reunited with them in 2011.

06:25Mustaine fired long-time Megadeth bassist David Ellefson in 2021 following a controversy involving leaked explicit videos.

08:40Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman reunited with the band in 2023 for a special guest performance in Japan.

10:58Jeff Young, another former Megadeth guitarist, criticized Mustaine's musical abilities and claimed he can barely play and sing.