Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter. With Megadeth, he has released sixteen studio albums, sold over 50 million records worldwide, earned six platinum certifications, and won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2017 for the title track of Dystopia. Known for his intricate guitar work, snarling vocal style, and lyrics exploring war, politics, and personal struggles, Mustaine remains a towering figure in heavy metal. Despite overcoming challenges like substance abuse, a 2002 arm injury, and throat cancer in 2019, he continues to tour and create music, with Megadeth’s latest album, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!, released in 2022. He is working on his 17th album. Mustaine is also expanding his family’s wine venture, House of Mustaine, and mentors emerging artists. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Dave Mustaine Links: Website - ⁠https://www.megadeth.com⁠  X - ⁠https://x.com/DaveMustaine⁠  FB - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/davemustaine⁠  IN - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/davemustaine⁠ Megadeth - ⁠https://www.megadeth.com⁠ House of Mustaine - ⁠https://houseofmustaine.com⁠ As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases (paid links): Megadeath’s Greatest Hits - ⁠https://amzn.to/4m5cnJc⁠ Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.lumen.me/srs ⁠ ⁠https://www.tryarmra.com/srs ⁠ ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com ⁠ https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/srs ⁠– USE CODE SRS https://www.ziprecruiter.com/srs ⁠ ⁠https://www.hometitlelock.com⁠ – USE CODE SRS Go to ⁠https://www.hometitlelock.com/srs⁠ and use promo code srs to get a free title history report so you can find out if you’re already a victim and 14 days of protection for free! Make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock Protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit ⁠https://www.hometitlelock.com/warranty 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:40 Martial Arts Journey 10:18 Early Life and Family Struggles 13:21 Jehovah's Witness and Witchcraft 36:35 Reflections on Heaven and Faith 39:03 Dealing with an Alcoholic Father 44:40 A Tragic Family History 52:30 Generational Trauma and Abuse 01:01:40 The Birth of a Musician 01:10:39 Early Band Experiences and Tragedies 01:25:46 Transition to Metallica 01:39:42 Forming Megadeth: The Early Days 01:55:18 The Dangerous Life of a Rock Star 02:07:57 Meeting Pam 02:14:20 Balancing Family and Fame 02:23:17 Encounters with the Supernatural 02:44:34 A Journey Back to Faith 02:53:47 The Impact of Psychedelics 02:57:21 Satanic Influences in Hollywood 03:03:52 Family and Career Moves 03:12:55 Battling Cancer and Creating Music 03:19:27 Concluding Thoughts