Mustaine: “I know who James Hetfield REALLY is”

[@disposablehero43]

Mustaine is the living breathing embodiment of passive aggression.

[@Will-lh4lh]

Approved

[@boosted0079]

Nailed it.

[@savagesilverman7000]

Mustaine actually kicked one of the Metallica dudes butt at one show , I can’t remember if it was James or someone else . Dave trains in various martial arts.

[@gabrielsilveira1438]

How so?

[@CarpeDiem23]

​@@savagesilverman7000 That's the biggest crap I've ever heard, just stfu will ya kid 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@tylerthompson1842]

Guy looks like you just asked him if he still talks to his ex girlfriend lol

[@soulknight5330]

Tbh they seemed really close during Dave’s tenure in Metallica if you watch the photos

[@dragonskulls_4813]

It's in that same category of awkwardness

[@Humandisconnect]

This is like Ja rule vs 50 cent but in the metal world timeless beef

[@theadjuster151]

​@@Humandisconnect💯👊💥

[@mr.brenman2132]

​Yeah that was like 40 years ago.

[@KBXband]

"He kicked my dog and I punched him in the face. We're practically bros."

[@franklugo6928]

I thought it was the drummers dog that hurt kicked, not the guitar player?

[@KBXband]

@@franklugo6928 it was Mustaine's dog. It jumped up on Hetfield's truck and scratched the paint so Hetfield kicked it and Dave punched James in the face over it.

[@michaelcordero5588]

​@@KBXband Ron's car.

[@stormi5195]

@@KBXband deserved..

[@KBXband]

@@stormi5195 right? Id punch him twice for kicking my dog lol.

[@tokejones9278]

The way I see it, the world got 2 fucking awesome bands

[@zane01235]

Way I see it, Metallica got Master of Puppets and world domination with Black Album. Mustaine got his own band caught in the shadow, still begs to share a stage with the Bigger band.

[@althor7034]

@@zane01235lmfao rust in peace is the best metal album ever made and its not even close

[@PlumbDrumb]

@@althor7034 yeah, bigger isn't always better. And that Black album was quite the pansy rock album. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry listening to that thing. The last Metallica album I ever bought, and I still regret buying it, lol. They gained a lot of teenie bop fans though.

[@VrejHAI]

​@@PlumbDrumb it's still musically better than rust

[@anusmcgee4150]

@@PlumbDrumb what’s it like being emotionally immature 30 years later 😂🤡

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Mustaine was gone from MetallicA in 1983, I'm watching this in 2023..and it's still a thing 40 years later!!!

[@theadjuster151]

Dave's hatred never dies 😅😂🤣🤣🤣!!!

[@djshad1885]

​@@theadjuster151Youd be mad too if you got rolled like a drunk on the street from people who were supposed to be your buddies. The industry is cut throat. Besides...Daves band blows these sell out global citizens away by lightyears musically.

[@weldermike7017]

They stole his music that he got royalties from, but regardless the whole sound and style was Dave’s. Now he was stuck following in the shadows of his own music forever

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

And they were 20 at the time. So 1983 happened and they've both lived 2 lifetimes since then and it's still a thing.

[@aarachus]

How old is this video? Dave looks way older now than in this?

[@networth00]

It's these rare moments when Dave talks about James and/or Metallica. I'm glad you got this rare moment on film.

[@matthartley3822]

😂

[@rayres1074]

I'm glad. Mustaine is so low profile on that subject, kind of a miracle he agreed to record his testimony.

[@DaniEl-lb7bb]

lol

[@morgellon7877]

I'm glad it was in my feed, just so the algorithm knows to give me more of this kind of rare material due to the simple fact of me having seen it, if any even exists, which I doubt.

[@riyadsaif9386]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@vikingraider7577]

"He's still so angry about the Metallica situation." Meanwhile people won't shut the fuck up about it.

[@justinnmai8903]

Why would he be mad he gave Metallica one of their best albums

[@TGSTKLivesOn]

@@justinnmai8903 can confirm

[@Foxikaze]

Including him lmao

[@anthonymeza1024]

@@justinnmai8903 he made some of the ride the lighting and master of puppets songs

[@randyworrell5476]

He's over it. He gave it to God. It's the past. Nonetheless, Dave's doing pretty well himself.

[@nimitz1739]

People change tho, I wasn’t who I was when I was 18.

[@EnigmaticAnamoly]

Right?? Dave is so blinded by his narcissism he doesn't see the irony in his statement... Is he saying he (Dave) is still a drunken junkie POS who starts fights with everyone he knows since that's who he was when he was a kid?

[@nimitz1739]

@@EnigmaticAnamoly Exactly

[@disturbed157]

You're probably a lot more similar to your 18 year old self than you're willing to admit. He's saying he knew him when he was a kid and that gives a lot more insight than someone who didn't know him. That can't be argued

[@EnigmaticAnamoly]

@@disturbed157 Please don't project your lack of ability to mature from your 18 year old self onto the rest of us. Dave is doing here what he's always doing - being a condescending snark.

[@exterminateparasites3185]

Some people do change,and not always for the better

[@nestortomaselli6372]

Dave is a real one. I met him and the rest of the band backstage last year. He took a picture with my nephew and made his fucking day. The whole band was cool with me and my family and sat down to talk with us for a while. Your bandmates also say a lot about your own character. I have nothing but respect and admiration for this guy and his no bullshit attitude. Now my newphews will be Megadeth-Heads for life ❤

[@DiamondCake2]

I met him after a gig in 2004 in the bar, such a chill guy and very happy to sit with some fans and chat with us. I was only 19 at the time, such an inspiration!

[@MidnightSnack-q3i]

Wooooow, he took a picture with your nephew. He's an incredible guy and deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. The f is wrong with you?

[@JoeSmo-v3z]

​@@MidnightSnack-q3iA better question is wtf is wrong with you?? You and your negative crap the man was just sharing an experience

[@nestortomaselli6372]

@@MidnightSnack-q3i well, someone’s being a jealous little bitch.

[@Allisonmarie567]

Aww, welcome to the club, new Droogs!🥹🤘 (Dave calls fans "Droogs" as it's a reference from A Clockwork Orange. It means "friend" in the language they speak in the book/movie!.)

[@69hunter55]

Ask him about Kirk and Lars instead. 😂

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

PLEASE don't!!! 😮‍💨🤦🏿‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Symphonyyofchaos]

It’s okay cause I slept with kirk’s gf ~dave mustaine

[@perfectman3077]

Both are trash

[@michaelvaleski]

@@perfectman3077Okay Mr “Perfect man” 😂 I can agree with Lars, but you clearly haven’t seen Kirk live in his peak. When I was a teen back in around the early 80’s, Kirk was FIRE. He still is even today when he’s at his 100 percent. Just search “2023 No remorse Metallica”. Kirk SHREDDED that solo like it was nothing. Even at 60, dude still has it. Dunno how he does it, I can barely play bass anymore at his age 😂

[@_j4va]

Kirk is cool but Lars is the most insufferable guy out there

[@kskip4242]

I wish people would just drop the whole goddamn subject between both bands it's so old and wore out..

[@BloodyBamPot]

Yet here you are ...

[@dismalfist]

And all Dave's fault. XD

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Maybe if Dave stopped answering those questions and moved on... goes both ways. You don't hear James or Lars talking about Dave all the time.

[@josearteaga9667]

@@Fister_of_Muppets dirty conscious or denial and self guilt they did mustaine wrong and us wrong by Lars petty lil ass cockblocking illegal downloads like if it hurt their pockets so much

[@wallywalpamur4960]

@@DarkLabProductions 🤣you seriously think most Metallica fans even knew who they were in the 80s let alone who Mustaine even was? Dave's army of whinging fans only discovered Metallica on the radio first lol. Megadeth only ever had 3 kick ass albums and then Pantera got awesome and kicked Megadeths ass any way. Megadeths real claim to fame is Dave's whinging and moaning. Ever heard of the phrase " You reap what you sow". If you haven't or haven't realised it yet, it's most likely because you haven't lived long enough.

[@urdemales]

HE FUCKING LEFT THE... Oh, wait

[@ahsenserhat9270]

Wrong "he"

[@enricomadrigal9168]

Fokken

[@hugopettersson2563]

No Warnings

[@Broadlight]

*fooken

[@theadjuster151]

​@@ahsenserhat9270it's a joke dude sheesh...

[@moeedaftab4776]

i feel that the only person who fails to appreciate how big a legacy megadeth has is dave himself

[@Allisonmarie567]

He's definitely too humble to realize it, I think lol

[@neogenmatrix6162]

In reality James did not want Dave to leave the band because he liked Dave and Dave liked him. They're like brothers only one can sing.

[@danhicks1319]

😃

[@zane01235]

James voted Dave out...lol. Best learn facts.

[@juanchotpee2]

which one can sing?

[@mudcast]

@@juanchotpee2lol

[@doomsdaycce]

@@zane01235 you can separate feelings from necessities. Whether James wanted Dave out or not it had to happen.

[@iamleticiarodrigues]

"the tattooed guy with big arms" 😂

[@apoloflores3871]

💀😂😂😂

[@Allisonmarie567]

That was totally a back handed compliment lmao 😂😂

[@iamleticiarodrigues]

@@Allisonmarie567 right? hahaha

[@Allisonmarie567]

@@iamleticiarodrigues 😂😂

[@Geminiband-r7x]

Tom Cruise be like :"You can't catch me gay thoughts!".

[@ericramirez-navarro9674]

Almost feels like Dave is Vegeta in the sense that he’s great, but hate fuels him to unleash his greatness 😅

[@Charlienator3000]

So Dave is a sith? 😅

[@Tybren]

@@Charlienator3000 Wrong franchise.

[@Vegeta_1990]

@@Charlienator3000 who doesnt know Vegeta the Sith Lord

[@ericramirez-navarro9674]

@@Tybren hahahah prince sith vegeta 🤭😂

[@ericramirez-navarro9674]

@@Charlienator3000 haha might as well be 😅

[@Sainted_Maggot90]

If people stopped asking him about the metallica situation he'd be a much happier guy.

[@MrMetalclay]

I think Dave needs to get a room with James

[@Biodroid11]

A hot coffee with James

[@DJ_EZ_dik]

Dave gets Lars’s sloppy seconds.

[@skyraider87]

I know James has been in rehab/therapy before, but I'm not sure Dave has done the same. Dave definitely needs help, and I don't mean that in a negative way at all. But him and James actually TALKING to each other, especially after Dave going into therapy, would probably cool the tension a fair bit

[@a.h2o183]

Dave mustaine is a king

[@abelstrd]

Dave on his death bed; "They kicked me out of the band 😢😢😢!"

[@leadnsteel1428]

He left the Focking band!!!

[@Dionisio181]

😂😂😂

[@sps32390]

What, no second chance?

[@Symphonyyofchaos]

@@leadnsteel1428 wrong time dude

[@MO-Covers]

​@@Symphonyyofchaoswrong line dude

[@justinbaileyASU]

I really don't think that Dave harbors any hate toward James. I think it's really just heartbreak that he can't get through. James was his best friend and he just tossed him aside without a second thought. It's like that one gf you had who hurt you so bad that you'll always get just a bit sad when you think about them. It's tough to watch, and of course Dave has his own demons which don't help his mindset, but i think the combination of being cast aside by his best friend mixed with that "what might have been" bit just makes it so difficult for him to deal with it.

[@zeusjermaine6550]

I think there was second chance or third... they just didn't tell him.. I'm sure there was moments like Lars was telling James "hey James, if Dave did that again, we need to let him go" or something...

[@jeffrunyan2691]

It's funny how everybody always wants to slam Dave mustaine. I don't know either one of them other than what you see in interviews like this everybody has their issues. I think a lot of what you said is accurate. But people always want to use bravado and guys are never supposed to feel about anyting.

[@greggibbs8641]

I don't think so, Megadeth is twice the band Metallica is and Dave never sold out.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

​@@greggibbs8641where are you getting YOUR weed because apparently that shit is WAYYYY better than mine, Dave!!!! 🥴🙄

[@Smokemaster42069]

Nope it’s cuz Metallica went on to be the biggest band in the world and he missed out

[@bozboz660]

James living in his head rent free. Hetfield, has taken my hand, Taken my band, Taken my wisdom .. Broken my brain Broken my heart Live in my head rent free 🤘

[@JuanMVaca]

🎼🎯🎶

[@josephcurreri9289]

Mustaine wrote em all

[@kris_kwas]

He sounds like Heath Ledgers joker lmao

[@crxmdx9199]

Right? Especially when he says, 'I know who he is.' 🙂

[@theadjuster151]

​@@crxmdx9199Sure he knows who he is and Dave is still scared $hitl3ss 😅😂!!

[@thelettertwelve5789]

@@theadjuster151 Dave isn’t scared, if anything, he’s dying for a reason to confront him😂

[@salmon5169]

Like a leper!

[@KNEESOFBEES1989]

Megadeth and Metallica have their own identities at this point

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Selling out isn't an identity

[@michaelvaleski]

Dave’s voice is surprisingly soothing- seeing as his voice was so high pitched back in the day (and while singing) 😂

[@vladv5126]

Dave wrote James Hetfield.

[@paulgibbons2320]

Anger both makes and breaks us. I think he did a fair job of keeping a lid on it here.

[@chrismaga7806]

I swear Dave’s in love with James.

[@kentucky1519]

Turns out the whole fued is just the result of a shity breakup

[@UltraSaiyan419]

We all love James.

[@AnaBanAna.24]

James is life, James is love

[@edgray2695]

​@@kentucky1519 need a talk friend?

[@kentucky1519]

@@edgray2695 no no I'm fine just a bit fucked in the head

[@MarySamsonite]

Dave is the most important person in Metallica’s history. Just ask him, he’ll tell you.

[@MohamedAbbas-k1g]

If you ask Jason or alrich then they will tell that they are the most important 😅

[@gansior4744]

​@@MohamedAbbas-k1gdefinietly not Jason lol

[@rickyhunt4075]

​@@MohamedAbbas-k1gIt's James obviously my ranking James Lars (Begrudgingly) Cliff Kirk Jason/Robert not offense to either but the band couls go on without either and be the same. Jason is a better singer and Roberts a better bass player like both tho

[@timtapp5931]

Dave's just answering the question honestly. It looks like Dave knows the interviewer is trying to get a rise out him, and calls him on it. Regardless of the past turbulence, Dave does know a different James than we do. He knows him better than nearly all of us will ever know James and that's okay. We got two great bands, and Cliff, out the adventure.

[@Gamefreak8112]

I don't want to live in a world that didn't get Megadeth.

[@richardbaer711]

And it turns out that Dave has a problem with the size of his arms in comparison to James hetfield's as well

[@aaizner847]

I do see where you'd think that, but... mustaine is a trained fighter in multiple (practical) martial arts. Judo, Kickboxing (under Benny The Jet), and I think he has a black belt from some full contact Karate gym in AZ. The only time it came to blows between them, it was 2 vs 1, hetfield wound up getting knocked on his ass, and the other guy (original metallica bassist) got thrown on his head. Granted, that was decades ago, but my point is that I don't think arm size is an issue for mustaine. I think it's purely dick size between those two, musically speaking.

[@oldmate99]

James Hatfield is a high level BJJ artist (black belt) under Royce Gracie so I think he can handle himself in any situation

[@aaizner847]

@@oldmate99 source?

[@aaizner847]

@Old Mate ok so I just checked, and as I thought, you're confused. There's nothing online about Hetfield even taking bjj, let alone getting belted, let alone by Royce, who, to my knowledge, doesn't teach. Mustaine, on the other hand, has a bjj brown belt.

[@oldmate99]

@@aaizner847 bait taken lol 🎣

[@YourAccountabilibuddy]

Knowing Dave he's only lying to himself. I'll bet Dave is still SEETHING with rage. Probably why Megadeth kicks so much ass.

[@SmileMF267]

you are megadeth fan and you can't spell the band name correctly😂😂👏👏and megadeth and dave sucks💩😂

[@YourAccountabilibuddy]

@@SmileMF267 ok

[@elkrumb9159]

Idk Megadeth kinda fell off after cryptic, I always thought Metallica’s more mature albums were always better,

[@YourAccountabilibuddy]

@@elkrumb9159 you're not wrong lmao. Haven't heard shit about Mustaine in a while.

[@jakebergen1837]

@@YourAccountabilibuddy lol well I mean they just released a new album in September. Their new guitarist kiko that also played on dystopia is the best since Marty. Probably on par more or less. And dystopia and the newest album are both better than anything metallic has done since the 80s. At least if you like thrash with virtuoso guitar solos and more interesting intricate and fast songwriting than metallica.

[@paulbare6371]

40 years later still not happy

[@newyork1222]

Dave has a good heart, but that really leads to lots of depression and shit. Its hard being kind and staying that way when most people are shitty in life. He takes moral values and religion a lot more seriously than the guys in Metallica who were more "care free, idgaf attitude". But that was when they were kids, I think Dave forgets they've matured a lot.

[@theadjuster151]

Dave will die and be buried with a voodoo doll of James 😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💥💯

[@m1ghtysauc3E]

If you say “he doesn’t intimidate me” out of nowhere I think we all know what that means

[@neillenet291]

Mustaine holds black belts in Ukidokan Karate, Songhai Taekwondo, and with the World Taekwondo Federation. Pretty sure he's not intimidated.

[@johndutton5881]

@Neil Lenet not to mention James let's Lars punk him like a little bitch on camera.

[@neillenet291]

@John dutton yeah, I definitely don't think James is a tough guy. From everything I've read Dave intimidated everybody in that band

[@Sage-666]

@@neillenet291 bragging about someone elses accomplishments to defend them is a whole other level of dick riding no one cares if hes intimidated by him or not

[@neillenet291]

@Sagemodewolf Not understanding the context of the original comments or my response is a whole NOTHER level of "dick riding," LOL

[@jordank5975]

Dave can't stand he met his match and lost to a real man who's humble.

[@theadjuster151]

Truer words never spoken!

[@thelettertwelve5789]

They kicked Dave out for defending his dog (as any dog owner should) tf you mean humble?

[@niksfilms101]

lars was just jealous of james and daves friend ship

[@niksfilms101]

@scorpions5874 lmao fax its like karate kid hes kinda the real bully

[@D_2387]

Dave was a raging alcoholic who was nearly impossible to work with at the time. For fuck sake stop making excuses. There's a reason Metallica has retained the same 3 people for over 40 years meanwhile Dave is the only consistent member of Megadeth

[@Vertical-sandwiches]

Did they fly often in their " friend ship"?

[@Dontcareifyoudont]

Yeah but instead of Dave and James. Have both bands in a room and have orgy and been done with it.

[@SlayersFan1988]

May be, but Lars and Dave also have a good relationship, as con see in SKOM documental. When dave is talking to lars you can see that dave also have a relation like with james, is different with each member of the band

[@roids37]

I love them both personally

[@Fireguy65]

The way he said "he doesn't intimidate me" Noone asked that, he's projecting lol

[@Kamil-mo3kj]

Not really. He is talking about someone who he knows people consider to be his rival and what not so it's actually a very fitting and badass response

[@kidwave1]

Dave is perpetually seething underneath. And he always will be, ...but he shouldnt be. I'd bet Megadeth has the edge in record sales, simply because he has released TWICE as many studio albums. Metallica has 11, and Megadeth has 22!

[@xIronWarlordx]

What was the question then? Its not in the video

[@Fireguy65]

@@xIronWarlordx He asked him what he thinks it would be like if he was stranded on an island with James for 30 days.

[@theadjuster151]

​@@Fireguy65😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👊💥💯

[@jtither4646]

I love them.both .

[@garthrhodes8]

"He doesn't intimidate me!" Daves inner monologue.. "Curse you Hetfield, always one step ahead of me! WHY WON'T YOU LEAVE ME ALONE!!"

[@Dei_Irae]

"so you see batman.." (idk he reminded me of joker)

[@evalex71]

Mustaine has made shit-talking into an art form

[@mallymac9761]

Love the venom T shirt mustaine is sporting at the end

[@carolgeorgeson9632]

BLACK METAL!!

[@ianjones2731]

JH rent free in daves head for eternity

[@Sweedurbex]

if james was constantly being asked about dave you could say the same

[@ianjones2731]

@@Sweedurbex It's just JH under Dave's bed, in his closet and in his head...🤣

[@franka2743]

​@@ianjones2731what's in you're closet you broke, unknown mf? You know who I am, I don't know who you are. I've made millions playing guitar -- what have you accomplished? --Dave

[@asedcopf]

Thanks for clarifying in the first few seconds that you aren't intimidated by him - I mean that was my first thought too. Anyway good to know you aint intimidated and that you also have the upper hand with James because you KNOW who he really is.

[@jacobloft3898]

The dude literally founded megadeth out of spite.

[@stepha5926]

He's the Lamborghini of the rock world!

[@officialFredDurstfanclub]

Legendary. Man powered his way to the top of the charts and sold millions of records worldwide because he was that pissed off. That takes dedication.

[@LornashoreJason]

I love both bands 😢

[@jacobloft3898]

@@LornashoreJason don’t we all?

[@LornashoreJason]

@@jacobloft3898 crying 😢

[@lisaanderson7924]

I feel a certain amount of empathy for Dave Mustaine, he appears to be suffering a form of PTSD. I too have a non warfare form of PTSD & I perseverate on those who caused my deepest emotional despair. I hope one day Dave Mustaine can forget about Metallica and be at peace.

[@waychunky]

I am not intimidated by him is a strange thing to say.

[@Palestinian_holocaust]

Dave meant that he doesn’t see James as fans might view him as an idol.

[@martygarcia4219]

People keep bringing it up, Dave is rhe kind of guy that's going to speak his mind on it every time. I see no problem here

[@COWASOGGY]

He literally just said that he has a problem with james, he's bothered by james, and he's intimidated by james.😂

[@jfs5873]

They look so cute together ❤️

[@BerserkersBattle-816]

I love Dave but if I didn't know better this clip would make me think he had a secret crush on Jamey.🤣

[@aymanrahman1737]

Dave's voice in the beginning reminds me of Heath ledger's Joker.

[@ahahahaha496]

This video has to be at least 15 years old People for fuck sakes stop commenting about Dave not being able to let it go. People still ask about the Metallica thing all the time. What's he gonna do say "I've talked about Metallica enough already. Next question." As if even that wouldn't result in a flood of goofs calling him too bitter to talk about it.

[@epblu]

He really should though, there's nothing interesting left to say about it that hasn't already been said for over 4 decades.

[@ahahahaha496]

​@@epblu Yet interviewers still ask about it. Fans still bring it up all the time. Dave is unlikely to go through too many interviewers without someone bringing it up.My point is after all the last drama and bad blood between the 2 camps and the longstanding viewpoint of Dave being bitter(yes at one point it was definitely deserved) If he responds with "There's really nothing left to say". I get the feeling a large number of people won't view it as a genuine statement that he is just doesn't feel like talking about it anymore. People just love drama.

[@papai9698]

someone has said it here, Dave is a REAL person, a true human being. James on the other hand is a shadow, a fake person, fearful, immature and locked within himself, who can't establish a real relationship with people. it's in the eyes. they're always aloof, he doesn't look people in the eyes and every time he opens his mouth he seems to be trying to escape from something or someone.

[@AxeMan2781]

Dave knows who James was 40 years ago. People change.

[@couchwarrior2449]

No they don't. They'll morph a little over the years but deep down in their core subconscious level people are exactly how they were from about thirteen years old.

[@dime6878]

​@@couchwarrior2449 exactly my point of view brother

[@BattleCryForFreedom]

I'm sure Dave and James know a bit about each other from the past to current day. They have played on stage together years after Dave was out of Metallica.

[@louis-alexandregregoire-sa5361]

Well played. I agree 1000% with your attitude. Congratulations. Long life to the band.

[@howardbaker387]

I don't think I would be alive if rust in peace was not written recorded and released

[@bigbo1764]

As far as we know I’m pretty sure mistaine doesn’t beef with James, he doesn’t like Lars and that he was kicked from Metallica, he holds some resentment for the fact that James agreed with Lars, but from what is said by all parties involved, James and Mustaine got along really well.

[@Beez215]

James lives in his head rent free 😂

[@Sage.the.red_fox]

“You know, we refuse to talk to eachother now, and I’m always talking trash about him but-“ “I don’t have a problem with him.😀”

[@shadowledastray]

He knows the REAL James, and his misfits way of life.

[@bjorneriksson6480]

dave used to beat up james, thats why he gets upset, he was fired because he scared james

[@ssirrah1]

He’s living in Dave’s head rent free

[@oksam5232]

Dave still is better tbh

[@mouthfulacoque3580]

​@oksam5232 when you play metallica? these fuckers wrote 72 songs using the same chord progression. i can't tell if I should be impressed or annoyed that they even tried.

[@oksam5232]

@@mouthfulacoque3580 Megadeth has better riffs and is overall more heavy and thats why I like them more.

[@rotta4667]

​@@oksam5232 Thank you for speaking out your opinion. James still lives in his head rent free even if you think that Dave is better. We all know that Dave still holds grudge to James for being more successful and other shit.

[@b3astlyify]

Pretty sure he isn't intimidated or obsessed by an inferior musician, and it's not about money? Dave's got plenty. I think he really doesn't care actually. I mean why would he give a fuck at this point.

[@ROGUE-GOVT86IT]

I kinda know exactly what Dave is saying. When you know someone from the early yrs. You just feel different about them. No matter how many yrs pass. You who the hell they were. So we tend to keep that generalization of them. It is what it is y'all.

[@MrDlt123]

Dave's still mad because Metallica is still the only musicians who fired him before he could fire them first.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Dave's still a better guitar player

[@bounty1402]

​@@dcmastermindfirst9418 it depends on the meaning of "better". I find DM quite boring, while I enjoy Metallica's songs

[@jackelewish1568]

Also despite Dave is always so petty, Dave 100% was a fighter. Yeah today his body is wrecked but back in the day the scariest person in Metallica would be Dave. I completely believe him that hes not intimidated by James.

[@BeatlesFan1975]

Dave only knows the James he met in 1981.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

there s several pics that re surfaced where Dave is backstage with Lars, Cliff even James in 1985,1986, 1988, 1990, 1993 ( toured together ), 1999 woodstock.. there s some issues but it wasn't as mean than people made up.

[@HSarwar422]

And he didn't meet him later on??? Don't try to act smart man. "He only met him in 81" bull. Dave means that James is depicted to be that amazing guitarist and singer of metallica but Dave knows him as the average buddy. He knows the flaws and the goods while others just see the goods. Dave Doesn't give two fucks about him being in metallica he just cares about the good times they had.

[@leadnsteel1428]

They were both heavy drinkers and druggies. Hetfield still struggles with alcoholism today.

[@birdsteak9267]

​@@Nissardpertugiu Imagine being on such a ego trip, thinking meeting someone a few times a year and have their entire personality figured out.

[@mdnblues]

​@@leadnsteel1428 James been clean since 2019, bud.

[@gabriellavalentine17]

I like how that Obnoxious sarcasm has been Dave Mustaine's media trademark for year's. Its like he tries to make the interview as exciting and interesting and insightful as possible lol

[@larryhurley2314]

Dave is a Badass !!! Love how he conducts himself.

[@KLMTM]

The person who asked the question: “honk…honk…honk…honk”😂

[@sutiszorny8039]

Yes, Dave. You knew the kid James Hetfield, but not the mature James Hetfield.

[@joshswimmerly7110]

That's because there is no "mature" James. The guy is a child.

[@Mr.X-b4u]

I was gonna say the same thing.. He knew him 40 years ago.

[@noahrobbins4478]

@@joshswimmerly7110 how? Mustaine is the one who whines like a baby every time I ever see a video of him. Only a child would perseverate on such a topic for 35+ years.

[@theadjuster151]

And Dave is still scared $hitl3ss 😅😂

[@jasonhinds463]

Dave and Cliff were the heart and soul of Metallica. Their songs are the best by far. Nothing Metallica has made since can even hold a candle to their stuff!

[@Jakob1035]

Dave has two songs he wrote, a few riffs + solo of Seek and Destroy. He gets way too much credit for Metallica's success, he needs to let this go and accept they didn't want him in the band.

[@JohnWiku]

He got kicked for a reason, but he ain't Metallica. Dave can't touch MoP and AJFA era Metallica

[@paulsmith4686]

​@@JohnWiku Lol Psbwb and rip burn ajfa mercilessly...mop has some great songs, mop Not being one of them. Cryptic writings is better than most metallica.

[@dylanramirez9890]

@@paulsmith4686 It’s all subjective really

[@ItzMeRylee]

Metallica fans that hate Megadeth: 🤡 Megadeth fans that hate Metallica: 🤡 *Fans of Metallica and Megadeth:* 😎

[@Joemama-kd3he]

Is this all Mustaine ever says!!

[@shawnmelious9672]

I personally feel like if Dave would let someone sing for him Megadeth would be so much better. But I like him he did it his way..

[@UnprofessionalCODPlayer]

Correction: you knew who he was... People change...

[@jeffstone2136]

"Nightmare! Here comes the Beast again! ARRRRRGH!"

[@davidwagstaff47]

"They don't intimidate me" is a phrase said by folk who are 100% intimidated

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Dave's still a better guitar player

[@davidwagstaff47]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Dave probably is. But I think when you look at the whole package, playing, song writing, innovation, stage presence, influence, ability to not just sing but command with a roar, and relevance, Hetfield is a literal God in comparison

[@brettenator]

It's weird because Hetfield is the least intimidating guy in metal. And since when did those noodles of his count as big arms? 😂

[@thunderxgod01]

Not to read too deeply into what's going on in Mustaine's head here, but he has two black belts in Taekwondo, a black belt in Karate, and a purple belt in BJJ. Deep down he might be intimated by the money and the status, but in a fight the odds are firmly stacked in Dave's favor and he knows it.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@davidwagstaff47 Lol Dave would wipe James out on stage and he was voted #1 guitar player in metal twice. Not Hetfield

[@LoveL24-xq5kg]

I've always loved him.idk he's a great musician, songwriter

[@TalklikeAPirate]

So what he is really saying is he knows who he WAS.

[@Aric_EPU]

The interviewer going, “Hmm” every 5 seconds is something else.

[@crimsondeath7468]

Its strange how he always supports james and put down Lars. Yet james was the always taking shit while Lars did not seem like he wanted any bad blood or public drama

[@felipecavalera8729]

I think is because exactly the same reason of what dave is talking about here. Dave knows he cant fk with James, he is the real deal, James is not afraid of dave and he doesn’t care in general, but they still are cordial to one another. And Lars is not interested in dave s tactics and games for publicity. At the end of the day, they respect each other professionally and thats it.

[@crimsondeath7468]

in other words Dave is a coward who only pick fights with men who are small and from denmark@@felipecavalera8729

[@MetalmcBiff]

Mustaine is the epitome of a jilted ex-girlfriend

[@boosted0079]

Knowing a person when they were a kid, does NOT mean you know who they are 30 and 40 years later. I know this was said long before Dave had his big living moment where he actually "grew up" , but that's the fact that he's forgetting when he said this. People grow up and change lol

[@Augrills]

A lot of my teens and 20s was spent trying to change who I was. The person I am in my 30s is closer to who I was as a kid honestly. And what my parents taught me was right and wrong

[@toddmiller5322]

Truth. 20 years ago I parted ways with a friend who's 13 year old self would have beat the shit out of the person he became 14 years later. He died 6 months ago, a victim of his own making. People don't always change for the better.

[@johnwebster4959]

I'm a completely different person at 42 than i was or anyone who knew me could've ever imagined when I was in my 20's. Granted there were reasons & I had catalysts for change. Some people actually do grow, mature, let go of their excuses & the playthings of their youth in order to overcome the obstacles in their path. There will always be people who won't &/or can't, maybe they're not ready to. It does take introspection + a willingness & determination to do the work thats required, & thats likely why few people are capable of change, its a choice. People can & do change, if you don't believe that then you should quit allowing yourself bullshit excuses for the sake of comfort & laziness. Excuses won't help you when you're called upon to act your age, & they're ineffective against reality, you can take that to the bank. Discipline, ethic, resolve, knowledge, strength, & pride are not attained with time, they are earned. The value of each is above any monetary or physical worth, I would not be the man i am today without having chose to pursue goals that remain. Metal rusts, everything is taxed & returns to the earth, the knowledge & honesty you choose for yourself will serve you until death. People are capable of change & growth, anyone can attain both. Sadly its much easiertoday to criticize others & console your own lack of progress, but thats a choice, whether you acknowledge it of not

[@-RandomBiz-]

I hope someday Dave and all the journalists can get over all of this

[@mrollins4684]

I love the part where you included the question so your viewer has context

[@oscarvazquez6620]

Dave will never change. That’s ok though, one man’s foolishness is another man’s blessing (Kirk)

[@eboniewilliams8208]

Y’all really gotta stop asking this question. They’re grown ass men . That shit happened over 40 years ago and people are still on it. Times have changed and so do people and their mindsets. They’ve resolved their problems and have moved on and the rest of us should do the same.

[@ccda3324]

to be fair, this interview was conducted in the early 2000s

[@donniemarko675]

‘Mmm” “mmmm”

[@Kikester]

What was the question

[@OldDarwish]

from the answer, the only question that would make sense is something like "are you intimidated by James Hetfield?" If not, than it would be super off for Dave to state that he isn't intimidated by him out of nowhere.

[@SomeoneElse-]

The question was actually something like "what would you do if you were on an island with Carmen Elektra and James Hetfield". I'm not kidding.

[@NinjaSushi2]

"You don't intimidate me. I know who you really are, Jamie!" - Dave Mustane

[@RmNaNtCbScRrn]

Why the interviewer moaning everytime mustaine says something?

[@АркадийСвидригайлов-п6ю]

who wouldnt

[@RmNaNtCbScRrn]

@@АркадийСвидригайлов-п6ю lmao

[@ToastedBread68]

Why do people act like there's still a competition between these guys after so many decades? They went their separate ways and lived their own lives. Complete strangers on the internet keep making up some stupid, childish rivalry between them when they know nothing about them. That's what Dave is saying here. He has a relationship with the guy that you guys aren't a part of. They've made their peace and don't need you freaks to keep throwing fuel on a non-existent fire.

[@ecinaz]

My favorite story is at the end Hetfield said to Mustaine 'punch me'. Mustaine obliged him, and punched him. Lol. You gotta love it.

[@pliskenx51mm83]

As a fan of both bands, their rivalry is most interesting.

[@joshualuna9683]

Mustaine is a pure musical genius

[@MsJay202]

Yngwie, Eddie, Vai those are brilliant. Mustane is Average at best. An angry karen

[@paulsmith4686]

​@@MsJay202 Lol Those guys are all trained....Dm created his own music. His riffs and rhythms are on par with all of them and above vai's. His soloing is great and that is where those guys outshine him but his solos fit his songs.

[@olliehearton]

I understand that they're not the same people that they were years ago, but I think I get what Dave is trying to say. He's saying that he knows James on a more personal level from that short time they were a team than any of us or the interviewers will know him on just looking in from the outside.

[@steevebeaulieu5154]

Love that statement from Dave, we recognized in others what we carry in ourselves...