Dave Mustaine Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

13^th February 2017

Quote: "Good things come in 12s... The Disciples, a 12-pack of beer…" Dave Mustaine jokes about Megadeth's first Grammys win in 12 attempts. The heavy rockers picked up the Best Metal Performance honour for Dystopia on Sunday night (12Feb17).

6^th August 2015

Fact: MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine will be the honorary pace car driver for Sunday's (09Aug15) Sprint Cup Cheez-It 355 NASCAR race at Watkins Glen International in New York.

11^th August 2014

Fact: MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine gave Saxon fans a treat at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in England on Sunday (10Aug14) when he joined the veteran rockers onstage for a rendition of their hit Denim & Leather.

9^th January 2013

Fact: A rare guitar owned by MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine is to be sold. The Jackson Y2Kv (J6443) prototype, which was designed by the rocker himself, will be up for grabs on Internet auction website eBay.com.

24^th November 2011

Quote: "When we were recording Endgame, I ate so much red licorice my pee turned red." Heavy rocker Dave Mustaine's sweet tooth caused him problems in the studio.

1^st December 2010

Quote: "I caused a lot of problems over my career, I made a lot of enemies, and right now I don't really have any enemies anymore, because I've spent the latter part of my career being much more grateful for what I have... It's great to be able to have a voicemail from James (Hetfield of Metallica) or Lars (Ulrich of Metallica)." MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine has patched up his rocky relationships.

11^th December 2009

Quote: "I had a guy... who after he tried to discredit me, he says, 'Besides, I'm a Metallica fan anyways.' And I thought, 'What a t**t.' 'Cause, I mean, I am part METALLICA, so what are you saying?!... That's sandbox mentality." MEGADETH frontman and former METALLICA rocker Dave Mustaine on childish rock fans.

1^st December 2009

Fact: MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine is preparing to rock one fan's Christmas. The former Metallica rocker's creative fans will have until 06 December (09) to submit designs for a Christmas card contest, and win the top prize from the hitmaker - a festive phone call during the holiday.

28^th September 2009

Fact: MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine is working on an autobiography, titled HELLO ME... MEET THE REAL ME. It will be published in late 2010 and is being co-written by New York Times journalist Larry Layden.