Dave Mustaine Finds it Difficult to Write Lyrics in Today’s Climate

[@UnforgivenIV]

The cool thing about all the Zoom interviews in the last few months is that you get a glimpse of all these famous people's houses \m/

[@LowEndUniversity]

I was in that room a few years back. It's definitely an amazing spot!

[@Jay.McCarty]

Why does Dave have a Facelift Gold (or 2X Plaitinum) Album Plaque? Does he have a credit somewhere on it I don't know about? EDIT: The only thing I can think of is it has something to do with the Clash of the Titans tour. Which was awesome BTW.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

@@Jay.McCarty It could be a gift or a replica.

[@LowEndUniversity]

@@Jay.McCarty Pretty sure he helped produce some of it, or co-wrote some of it, I can't remember what he said, but he had some small involvement.

[@HenritheHorse]

@@LowEndUniversity It was a gift from the band on the Clash of the Titans tour.

[@Texas_Squatch]

Dave apparently is in on-going Stage-4 type Chemotherapy. He has no eyebrows and sounds very tired. He is looking extremely thin as well. I wish him the best and hope he can beat this cancer.

[@SoSemprePeccio]

Fonts?

[@INTERCEPTOR-Official]

How do you know? He said he beat cancer

[@ROZWAY_II]

Didn’t he say he already beat cancer ??

[@pinkbastard2.080]

He beat it already.

[@Doomlink]

@@pinkbastard2.080 Yes but that doesn't necessarily mean it's over. The statement would have just meant that he overcame the life-threatening aspect and is now going through the motions of completely removing it, which will obviously take its toll on someone of his age and history of drug abuse (he legally died in 1992 for instance). No matter what, Dave is not going to live a very long life, but he's still got a strong 15 years in him from now I think, and of course, that will be plenty of time to have rocked the world and done more than most could in several lifetimes.

[@hamlee138]

Dave Mustaine is such a legend. Words cannot describe how excited I am for the new album and to hear what he has to say

[@charlenepickett3472]

I can't wait for the new music

[@jhonny2chains788]

Give this man a lifetime achievement award. Started 2 bands 40 years ago. All his songs are still relavent

[@somethingelse04]

100%

[@acersteel3735]

I'm worried about Dave here. He doesn't look very well. I realize he's had the cancer battle and the meds to go along fighting that battle but he looks very gaunt and weak. I wish him well in his continuous recovery.

[@Jimjolnir]

He's a strong bastard, and I'm sure he'll live to be a strong old bastard. I too wish him well, cancer se poes.

[@vicrattlehead6386]

People said Keith Richards looked like zombie since 50 years ago, and he's still doing concert lol. Jason Becker was given 3-5 years to live when he was diagnosed with ALS, yet he's still alive and outlived many including his idol.

[@amythompson6331]

He is a tough man. Treatment is hell for sure. I did 16 chemo rounds. It can stay in your system for a couple years after. Everyone handles it differently.

[@nickynick3527]

He kinda looks like the way Tom Hanks looked in the movie Philadelphia when he is being asked to leave the library

[@DanNic88]

It doesn't look good sadly

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

Dave really seems at peace with himself. Good to see him doing well!

[@Reiderabbot]

He’s honestly such an intelligent, insightful guy

[@GOODZ7777]

i heard this before somewhere

[@slash4216]

I like how Dave has Facelift on his wall. I didn't know he had appreciation for Alice in Chains.

[@jaredtbo2075]

When he first heard them play (during rust era) he thought they were cool, and took them on tour with megadeth

[@TheGiftTubeChannel]

One of the best concerts I went to was in 1992 Rest In Peace Tour at Hammersmith Apolo supported by Alice In Chains and Pantera. We had front row seats and even managed to have a pint with Layne Staley afterwards. I guess his love for Alice In Chains must have stemmed from that era. Facelift is one of my all time classics

[@syncops834]

TheGiftTubeChannel that’s crazy man, 3 such iconic bands all on the same night

[@TheGiftTubeChannel]

@@syncops834 Plus I managed to get Diamond Darrell's plectrum, Vinnie's drumstick and a slap in the face by Phil Anselmo ;) To say it was probably the best gig I had ever been to is an understatement

[@MrButtcrap]

Wait, didn't Dave say he hates grunge?

[@leftyzappa]

Dave already wrote everything to PREPARE US FOR RIGHT NOW.

[@fermiticus4034]

True story! All I could hear in my head, while the lefties were trying to tear down the statues....."little man, with the big eraser...."

[@vant2497]

Take a mortal man and put him in control. Watch him become a God. Watch people's heads a roll.

[@Invocado79]

100%SPOT ON DUDE !!!🤘🏾MEGADETH LEGACY! IT'S ALL THERE!!!

[@Shpektrometer]

@Ram that woud be awsom lyrics not even kidding

[@Shpektrometer]

@Ram im a fucking retard

[@DanAloysius]

one of my favorite ballads of all time is "promises". however i understand why dave won't want to go into a place like that. a part of me wishes he does. however, it takes a lot outta you. hope he gets well soon.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Dave Mustaine is a living LEGEND!!! Dave in my opinion is one of the greatest songwriters ever. I have been a huge massive fan of Megadeth for over thirty years. I love all their albums. Dystopia is one of their greatest albums, and I am really looking forward to their new one big time.

[@williamxb]

I really hope Dave gets better, it really saddens me to see him in this state.

[@pulsarlights2825]

What exactly is wrong with him?

[@williamxb]

@@pulsarlights2825 recovering from cancer

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@williamxb Jeez, I hadn't heard...hope he makes it

[@williamxb]

@@pulsarlights2825 same

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@bradyvacationinc Nobody "made it", life itself is a terminal illness, it's just a matter of time, right?

[@jwpowerplay]

yet they put out Dystopia which if you listen to it that almost sounds like an album made for 2020 more than it was for 2016

[@diezel013]

Dave looks and sounds great... I'm very grateful for his music. Huge influence. Thanks Dave :)

[@Frankamentise]

He looks pretty bad, dude. It really hurts. Dave rules. 😞

[@diezel013]

@@Frankamentise Oh cmon man, don't have a pessimistic attitude... We're all rooting for him, as I'm sure you are too. Dave has overcome so much adversity, let's be there for him dude :)

[@dixienormous2440]

@@diezel013 Snowflake.

[@10dollartaco61]

@@dixienormous2440 He hurt your little feelings? Sorry he has the motivation and love for life to look on the positive side of things. Now go melt already and leave the rest of us to vibe.

[@tickedoffnow]

God Bless Dave and all of us 🙏

[@b3fr1enderbetr4yer8]

Amen to that, brother.

[@russell_szabados]

It’s great to see Dave overcome yet another huge, life changing obstacle. I’ve been following this guy since 1985 and don’t know if I would’ve lasted this long.

[@transistorbipolar2330]

Lying in State and Post American World perfectly describes the current state of things, so, maybe it's difficult but he surely can do it.

[@southofheaven2928]

i was thinking the same

[@hamedalharbi6590]

Post American world is underrated, i love that song

[@jwpowerplay]

Dystopia is exactly the state of this nation right now an album released in 2016 yet it sounds more like it was made for 2020. The exact definition of Dystopia : an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic. We have a side pushing for and causing the chaos and then telling people this is YOUR America if you do not think our way.

[@TheMarioMan247]

@@jwpowerplay That's gonna put "Dystopia" in history courses

[@vicrattlehead6386]

Yep. " another day, another manufactured crisis keeping the people distracted"

[@DrLuke49]

Write the lyrics the way you have always written them, Dave. From the heart. *#MUSTAINE2024*

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Dave Mustaine is a musical genius :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!! \m/ \m/

[@jerefernandez4019]

Hope Dave Is safe and doing the best he can. Really apreacciate him

[@lanceb7288]

That facelift album cover in the back shows Dave is a diehard fan of the hard stuff, even if they were competitors at the time. Warms my heart. Get well and stay well dave we need you around more than ever

[@adamturner1563]

Dave took Alice out. He loves them!

[@djent5592]

Dave got facelift in the background my 2 favorite bands

[@scottlosey4978]

I find it hard to be growing old with these guys.....these guys were like gods for a small town kid from Michigan.....

[@caseyjean7267]

Dave (Majestic fingers) Mustaine!! I am 43 years old and have had the Best opportunity to grow up in the 80s and watch you be just a amazing human being trials tribulations and ALL of it!! I wish you the very best and I will always be a fan of yours! God Bless you in all your endeavors and don’t be afraid of the next journey my friend Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ has you ! He LOVES YOU SO MUCH HE DIED FOR YOU! God Bless !

[@TheMack]

Track 1 on the CD: "Presidential debate, part 1"

[@johngulotta7951]

Love this guy .he's awesome. Metallica and Megadeth greatest bands ever remember the first time I seen Dave was on That Metal years VHS I was a kid I used to watch that every day

[@freddyferrillo9704]

You were a kid? Then youre still a kid because that wasn't that long ago relatively speaking. By the time you discovered Dave he already had the band going for 25 years. Where were you? Because you missed the best!

[@johngulotta7951]

@@freddyferrillo9704 m-43 bro I remember all that shit back in the eighties and nineties

[@John-kw3nd]

An unbelievable amount of great music from Dave Mustaine, I love Megadeth

[@hinjurock70]

This pandemic and other tragic events going on in the world that Dave spoke of should serve as great inspiration for a metal band, especially one named Megadeth.

[@aubreyjames8795]

Love you Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@omardamian6792]

This man is my guitar hero. What made me want to play better and harder. I cannot wait to meet him this September. Can’t explain how important this man is to me.

[@guitargeek1984]

MegaDave !! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Eri-fj2ui]

Dave!!!! Dave!!!!🔥🔥🔥👏🎧🎵🎸All Our Support and LOVE For You.

[@thrash208]

God I can't wait for the new album.

[@garrieleepeck8753]

Respect hope dave is on the mend .its so good if you read between the lines !! What he is saying. Just fare play hope you all the best !!!

[@-roejogan-]

I feel so bad for Dave and what he's going through. God please let him make it. It's just horrible. It's heart wrenching.

[@larrydotson2625]

My thoughts exactly, I really hope he gets better! We've lost so many great artists in the last ten years we NEED Dave.

[@pulsarlights2825]

@lukko1978 Life has always been suffering, how could if be any other way?

[@user-ii9vn6vo6k]

Didn't know Dave kept a disc display thing of Facelift, that's fucking dope.

[@nickynick3527]

I saw megadeth in 2001 the band was still in their prime awesome, it's going to be interesting if things get back to normal to see Dave and the band back on stage

[@connorross6921]

Happy to see he's humbled out. Really hope he gets better its saddening to see anyway in this state.

[@bobwreck3775]

He is probably not well right now.

[@CarlosSDCA]

I like what he said about the virus in the last two minutes. He acknowledges it exists, he wants it to go away and he is confident that we will win the battle against the virus eventually. He has faith in humanity, in the end.

[@doomzillah]

Alice in Chains (Facelift) cover behind Dave....... What's the story behind this, anybody know? In his house?

[@jeremysimmonds6284]

Saw that too - maybe a gift to him after the Titans tour? Just a guess

[@samueleceolin3244]

Probably a gift from the Alice guys. Megadeth were the first band to take them on tour (clash of the titans 1990/1991) and alice in chains would have not been here today if it wasn't for megadeth. Also I believe Dave co-produced the album

[@leeroden7900]

@@samueleceolin3244 he didn't, but yeah, the tour

[@jwpowerplay]

Some people collect gold records replicas of other bands , Def Lepard gold record behind the interviewer as well .

[@eltoro969]

I bet he deserved it, unlike Trunks. Why the hell would any journalist or any non-musician want gold records on their walls?

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Now im really looking forward to the next MD album.

[@carlosc.m.9735]

Quick full recovery, the world needs Dave back on track again. Up Megadeath 💪

[@taylorranville6380]

The world needs a hero my friend

[@yeahwhatevermike]

Dave should go back on the Alex J show on info wars. I love your political talk

[@juanfrancojimenez8127]

Pure love Dave. So to you

[@BestAudiovisualTricks]

God bless you Dave. You look in your 70s brother! I’m so worried about your health. I love you and hope you’re doing well. 🙏🏻❤️ Long live king Mustaine 🤘🏻

[@loganshotrod4x464]

We lost sight of our philosophy & succumbed to fear, even the best of us & it’s time to remember who we are & what we stand for

[@kelle0285]

I'm far from best, and I haven't succumbed to fear. Maybe I'm just an extreme optimist.

[@loganshotrod4x464]

@@kelle0285: fear took over during the pandemic, at least for me it did & when I got to the other side of it I realized that I had lost my way. I had to hit the reset button & align myself with more of a “Nietzche” mindset.

[@nymike06]

Feel Better, Dave!

[@ollibobochum4644]

...i`m german..I think, he is on a good way,ok, he looks tired,but there is no grab of the hands of death visible in his face like all others I have seen whom died to cancer.I wish him all the best,Mr Mustane has done so much for our music souls, without eeing the tipycal Rockstar for the masses..all my best wishes to him..most of my forecasts gone right in the past..

[@davidmohr1920]

Dave you are so right the news is mostly bad and can depress the hell out of you that's why music is more important than ever :-)

[@Tarukeys]

I wish you well, Dave. Take care of yourself.

[@RichardFriendartist]

if only Dave realized how much more crazy things would get.

[@kerriknight]

Is the lamp shade behind him crooked ? or is it me ?

[@ferg1680]

Kerri Knight - The lamp shade is fine, it’s the world that is crooked....

[@paulknowles6433]

AIC facelift on the wall. Never took Dave as a grunge fan. Cool 😎🤘😎

[@paulknowles6433]

@Donovan Davis yeah I'd agree there with you. Sap and jar of flies were pretty experimental albums/EPs closer to the grunge feel. People forget the other bands like swervedriver, candlebox, tad, paw etc. There was actually more metal in the grunge scene than the nirvana/alternative sound.

[@arrad77]

Dave Mustaine is the fucking man. Then Now and Forever. He's put up with a lot of bullshit over the years so we could bang our heads. He is deserving of our respect and gratitude. Thank You Dave!! Love You!!

[@alrightybud6862]

Shout-out to dave for having that facelift vinyl

[@jamesoppy900]

I like how real dave is

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Feels like forever since distopia....

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

Damn...i would think Dave would have a lot to say about the crazy world we are living in right now

[@SummitComedy]

Anyone else want to go straighten that lamp behind him? lol

[@Jimjolnir]

Dave finds his way through anything. Music, addiction, cancer, lyrics? I'm sure he'll find his footing. Breath and not think.

[@boneytony5041]

Write/sing about truth Dave Mustaine. Would like to hear your version.

[@Pepsolman]

I always light up every time I see that Dave has an Alice In Chains album in his house. That’s awesome.

[@andretavares6827]

Dave mustaine you are a beautiful legend 🤘 strong as a rock you got this

[@creatifetudes8553]

SO MUCH RESPECT

[@jameshelling4421]

I wanna jam with Dave! 🎸

[@joshturner5165]

I love you Dave

[@svenstereo8461]

Good political lyrics are like horoscopes. They need to be vague and abstract enough that they can ring true for almost anyone. Dave has generally done a good job of that his whole career, which is why it's no surprise that he's afraid of dooming his work with early irrelevance by making the lyrics too specific and of-the-moment. It's always a shame to see talented guys literally wasting their time in the spotlight on petty squabbles that will be totally forgotten in just a few years.

[@dixienormous2440]

I have a title for a new Megadeth album, and so appropriate for the times we are now living in, ''Fear Is The Currency Of Control''.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Dave Rock on bro! 🤘🥁🤘DC

[@Gretsch0997]

Nice! He’s wearing David Koresh glasses

[@marcossoria7943]

Regardless of whether you like the music, his book is awesome.....

[@jivetalk2884]

i feel like the theme of the album (black plague, supposedly) is relevant to the pandemic and other current events without being blatantly about that topic. im hoping for some classic mustaine philosophy, maybe about how history repeats itself, or like he said here behind every mountain is another mountain. so excited for the new album to come out 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@stephenorme2831]

New record sounds like what Gar and Chris did? I'm onboard!

[@elicabrera6437]

The title made me think it’s too hot outside to write music

[@floyd4311]

I love you Dave. Fight hard man.

[@shadcovert1160]

Anyone know why Dave would have the Alice In Chains record on his wall? Was he somehow involved in the record or? Really Interested to k ow why Dave would have that.

[@Jopeymessmusic]

Megadeth were one of the first bands to take AIC out on tour and support the band when they started. He's probably a fan and maybe a thank you from the band? Idk.

[@eltoro969]

He probably got it from the band. The question is why do Trunk have those on his wall?

[@kevinfehlinger6191]

Dave is so right on point. who wants to hear about another pandemic song now or later. I got the privilege to be to see Megadeth at the Louisville palace in Louisville KY 25 years ago give or take a year or two. We sat in the upper balcony where in the palace there is not a bad seat, and there for the first time was my introduce to the angry ,long red headed Mr Dave Mustaine. .The fucking show blew me away, and made me realize that I am metal through and through. I will be turning 50 in January and I have a baby girl grandbaby on the way and Papa is going to teach her the wisdom and the way of metal. Thank you Dave Mustaine and every one in the Megadeth compound. You are the best., You will be spot on with the lyrics, find the beginning and take door 2 this time.......Kevin from Southern Indiana...

[@334bfv3]

Fellow Southern Indianan here! Was it the RISK Tour with Static-x opening? If so, I was there too. Killer show!!!

[@kevinfehlinger6191]

@@334bfv3 thanks for telling me about that tour . It's been so long since that show and I am old as dirt. Thank you

[@mwv7314]

I have been a Megadeth fan since they first began after Dave got kicked out of Metallica. I've chosen Megadeth over Metallica ever since. I still like Metallica, but Megadeth will always be my favoritie.

[@user-el6lt8fr3x]

Same man. I always thought Megadeth was meh but that was because I never actually sat down and LISTENED to them (I was just hearing them, if you know what I mean). Since then, even though I love Metallica as well, I prefer Megadeth.

[@bayareametal5462]

😎 same here 🤘 Dave Mustaine is a musical total genius

[@Bluezhealer]

MEGADETH; Dave really is a masterful guitarist/ metal music genius his style of metal singing is very unique and cool I’m glad MEGADETH EXISTS!!

[@rat4spd]

@Deplorable Cat Sellout is such a loaded word, meant really as a derogatory comment. Newsted commented on that with his famous quote, to paraphrase, "Yeah we're sellouts, every night, every show.." But seriously, Megadeth was not without their criticism for Cryptic Writings, and especially Risk. But who can blame Megadeth? They chased an audience. Hell, they would've kept Marty if they stayed on that path. But contrary to a lot of people, I loved all of those albums.

[@-roejogan-]

It's all good dudes. You don't have to pick any more.

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Go on strong Dave. We need you in this weird and sick world! Fight the bloody cancer shit man..🤘🤘

[@extrememind100]

thats why he wrote i wanna be an astronaut i wanna i wanna

[@MsDjADD]

COME BACK HOME TO ARIZONA, XOXO TILL 'DETH, MR. MUSTAINE! -2021-🤘! #MEGADETHFOREVER

[@garvitbhomia]

Man he looks 80..drinking and rock n roll effect

[@joshburns4611]

I think cancer and extensive chemo treatments may have a "tiny" bit to do with how he looks too.

[@jlobiafra]

He had a decent run though. He was still looking pretty much the same until the last few years

[@jlobiafra]

What the hell, eddie finally lets his guest speak???

[@clankinnpc5460]

It’s disgraceful to not let Dave Mustaine talk.

[@jlobiafra]

@@clankinnpc5460 if you ever heard any interview Eddie has done all he does is talk no matter who the guest is

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

My friends rock Peggy g

[@cmh184]

woah cool this was on my birthday

[@federicorodriguezlopez7614]

Real Megadeth fans love Mustaine lyrics and topics.

[@johanreyes4334]

You'll be fine Dave,I wish that you come out of this as strong as you did before,I know it,this is nothing for you

[@shelly2599]

Some of us grew up together

[@zardoz2627]

Last time I really liked all the lyrics of a Megadeth album was Countdown to Extinction... a few songs here and there after that but not sure what happened after that

[@ornidegyut3803]

the nostalgia stoped working the lyrics are still good united abominations for example

[@reginamckinney6469]

Dave's lyrics have always been intelligent, thought provoking, and at times eerily prophetic. There's no need to write a new song about today's social/political climate, he already nailed it over 30 years ago on Hook In Mouth. The PMRC bullshit was only the beginning of our leaders' attempts to deprive America of it's First Amendment rights. We thought a warning label was the end, but it was only the start of what we see today. Dave told us..."the worst is yet to come!" And here we are.

[@reginamckinney6469]

@Dave Scott Mustaine Hello Dave. I wasn't sure if your reply was meant for me or to everyone who has commented. So to answer your question, I'm doing great and hope you are as well.

[@reginamckinney6469]

@Dave Scott Mustaine This actually is an account my wife Regina and I use (she's the computer savvy one), hello my name is Tim. I've been a Megadeth fan since I first heard Peace Sells back in '87. I turned Regina into a fan before we got married....LOL. I got see you guys perform twice in Asheville, NC and once in Knoxville TN. Got to hang out with you backstage before the concert at the Knoxville show. That was the Cryptic Writings tour, Jimmy had just joined the band if I remember correctly. We've actually met a couple times more at Summer NAMM in Nashville. Last year at Blue Ridge Rock Fest my band Citizen Kane played the Saturday 6:00 slot, Megadeth was on at 8:00. You guys sounded incredible. It's really cool to hear from you, I'm so thankful you beat cancer and are back doing what God put you on Earth to do. After meeting you a few times and really enjoying our conversations, when I heard the news I was literally heartbroken. I prayed for you through the whole thing and to see you back is such a blessing. Got to admit it was a little surprising to get a reply from you, probably was a little surprising for you that I'm using a KZbin account with my wife's name on it, so maybe we're even...LOL.

[@carlosoliveirajr7209]

I think Dystopia was just a clear announcement about todays world!! Thats freaking impressive!

[@shawnstephens6795]

He should write a song about how it feels to be turning in Ozzy Osborne.

[@ChrisCKoontz]

There's a mountain behind every mountain could be one of your songs on the album

[@lous2187]

Dave looks like a very old man now after the treatment and age but he's still rockin on

[@lovely-bo2ri]

my love

[@ram76921]

Dave does t look the healthiest here, and I’m kind of surprised to see Alice In Chains Facelift in the back behind Dave

[@duncandistortion]

If i wrote a song it would be three minutes of silence & call it ' i've been gagged'.

[@MrParkerman6]

He should just write a song about a Turtle and a Duck!!!

[@joshburns4611]

Was that a Full House reference or just a random thought? lol

[@TheMarioMan247]

Obviously about Cecil Turtle and Duck Dodgers

[@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss]

Josh full house??? Wtf

[@mtvbeavis1770]

Damn kind of hyped up for the new album if it’s gonna be similar to the early Megadeth records

[@justinkrann7406]

oh nice Audio Technica M50. same here!