My Story As Metal Frontman #52: Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)

‪@Megadeth‬ frontman Dave Mustaine sat down with Chaoszine before the band's headline performance at Kuopiorock festival in Kuopio, Finland on July 29th to discuss about his journey as a metal vocalist.
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► Interview: Arto Mäenpää
► Editing: Tero Tuohenmaa
► Thumbnail photo: Loïc Warin
► Thumbnail: John Wins
#davemustaine #megadeth #thrashmetal #big4 #guitarhero

[@chaoszine]

If you like the content please drop us a comment, like or subscribe to the channel. We have also opened the super thank you so if you want to support our channel feel free to send us a thank you through that. Which vocalist should we feature in the video series next?

[@MLTHLA]

James Hetfield!

[@chaoszine]

@@MLTHLA that is the goal next summer when they come to Finland. Highly doubt it ever happens but it would be so cool to talk about these things with him. 😊

[@MLTHLA]

@@chaoszine Toivotaa parasta ja pelätään pahinta!

[@Pussinator.69]

Mortuus from Marduk.

[@chaoszine]

@@Pussinator.69 I will actually ask him next week so hopefully it happens. :)

[@cycomiles4225]

6mins in and not a single metallica question, thank you. This is going to be a great interview.

[@cycomiles4225]

It was, refreshing interview.

[@chaoszine]

It is a concept where we have interviewed over 50 different singers. Recommend checking others out as well if you liked this one. 😊🤟

[@HeathenDance]

BUT OF COURSE, YOU HAD TO MENTION METALLICA. YOU JUST HAD TO RUIN IT. THERE'S ALWAYS SOMEONE. ALWAYS SOMEONE!!

[@cycomiles4225]

@@HeathenDance I did, but look at the context, I was congratulating the interviewers for originality and focusing on him, rather than seeing him as a storyteller of the past of another famous band.

[@HeathenDance]

@@cycomiles4225 Sorry, I was just trolling lol. Couldn't resist.

[@brucebolivar8201]

THE PERSON DOING THE INTERVIEW WAS GREAT. Dave seemed interested in every question.

[@chaoszine]

Thanks a lot!

[@jerrysmithers1429]

yes but he bounced around some ???? as well JUONIR TALKED HIM IN TO SINGING ITS IN HIS BOOK....HONESTLY HUGE MEGADETH FAN BUT DAVE NEVER TELLS THE STORY TWICE

[@rendyandrian7149]

I read Dave biography book years ago. He could end up like any other dead rock stars. But, here he is now. Sober, happy, and still plays fast and heavy songs. That's just miracle.

[@joshuayettou9032]

Yeah his autobiography is fantastic. I have it on Audible. I just wish Dave himself narrated the book but it's still really great to have. I was also a heavy IV drug user (shooting heroin/cocaine, drinking heavily, taking psychedelics, etc). Any one of us who have been through the fire 🔥 and come out the other side not only alive but striving and sober are as resilient as they come! God must want us all here for one reason or another!

[@jerrysmithers1429]

@@joshuayettou9032 AGREE LOVE MEGADETH BUT DAVE IS HIS OWN WORST ENEMY NEVER TELLS THE STORY THE SAME WAY TWICE ........LOVE MEGADETH

[@likkidixx]

I'm tired at 40, god damn this is a special guy.

[@ImYourOverlord]

And that's exactly how he beat Metallica 😎

[@ashthegreat1]

I reckon Mustaine is the most articulate guy in Metal and he gets better and better with age.

[@Morgoth_the_Tyrant]

Pure wisdom from the man himself: "It's the people that get in your way and tell you that you can't do things that you need to get out of your life"

[@chaoszine]

Wise words indeed!

[@mcathawk1490]

Dude I literally went to the comments and read this quote at the exact same time he was saying it. That was trippy.

[@caitlynfields9969]

I did the exact same thing

[@joshuayettou9032]

​@@mcathawk1490That same thing happens to me a lot. It is pretty trippy 😂 It's synchronization at it's finest.

[@itsa6string]

That’s definitely one of the only thing that I’d recommend to Anyone & EVERYONE!!!!!

[@absinthedream9668]

This was enjoyable I think Dave gets harshly judged TBH & when an interview is conducted professionally he's always interesting. Well done you could tell he respected you for it.

[@MetaITurtle]

I like how honest Dave is

[@springbloom5940]

And humble. Don't forget humble and forgiving.

[@MetaITurtle]

@springbloom5940 Yeah definitely. He says what he thinks and I admire that about him.

[@H.E.M.]

Didn’t he say he was almost honest?

[@joshuayettou9032]

​@@H.E.M.😂 Touche'! He is as honest and down to earth as you can get. That's how us Virgos get down!

[@NAlvazaz]

"To Serve Man" was one of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes.

[@bluesfortheredsun]

this is proof that he is a great and cool guy if the questions aren't stupid and run of the mill. great interview, one for the archives. cheers.

[@chaoszine]

Thanks a lot! 😎🤟

[@Duck_Dodgers]

I don't care what crybabies and complainers say he is the voice of megadeth no one can replace him as a singer. It all goes to together if you don't realize it. Thank goodness for once no metallica questions

[@ajadimebag1084]

This man is a legend.. No band can fit megadeath.. No words can explain how must I'm a fan of his...

[@mchristr]

Really appreciate the man Dave has become. He's thoughtful, articulate, and genuine. I'm not a huge metal fan but I'm a Dave Mustaine fan.

[@MegalitoLovelass]

I respect the hell out of Dave, just a real dude.

[@justinsmith4996]

The most important guitarist in metal history, imo.

[@dr.a.o.]

Youthanasia is a masterpiece in my opinion. Incredible album from start to finish. Surprised Dave is a bit unhappy about it.

[@davemustaine8700]

I guess it does have the most inconsistent sound of all the albums because I always noticed a few songs areway louder or a few were a bit more quiet

[@SvendleBerries]

I love the album, but it always bugged me that I had to tune my guitar down half a step just for that album lol

[@brianx2640]

My favorite album! Everything in it connects.

[@justinsmith4996]

Same. Wouldn't say it's their best album, but it might actually be my fave Megadeth album.

[@joshuayettou9032]

I really enjoy Youthanasia but it's not my favorite Megadeth album. That would have to be Peace Sells though Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction are pretty much tied as my favorite Megadeth album just depending on my mood..

[@DanCarsonMusic]

Saw Megadeth for the first time live on Sunday at Bloodstock and got to meet Dave Mustaine the night before the show!!! Dave, James Lomenzo and their road crew were at the same bar as me purely by coincidence. Also very briefly caught Dirk as well. I told Dave I was a massive fan and he said “namaste” meaning he was happy to meet me but too tired to talk. He later came to the table I was sat at, and while he didn’t say anything, he very kindly gave me 2 of his plectrums and signed me an autograph. I wished Dave the best look for Bloodstock the following day before he went and he thanked me. I’ve covered Dave’s amazing work on guitar and vocals for years on end. Thank you Dave for making my life truly awesome, meeting you this weekend was an absolute privilege I’ll never forget!!! “BUT NOW I’M SAFE IN THE EYE OF THE TORNADOOO!!!”🌪️ 😉🤟

[@chaoszine]

Cool story. Happy for you. 🤟

[@DanCarsonMusic]

@@chaoszinethank you 😊

[@ajohansson8974]

Very good and Dave seemed to have a lot more to say. We need part two

[@chaoszine]

Maybe next time they come to Finland? Focus only on the discography album by album vocalwise? 🤔 That question unfortunately was cut short..

[@jmaynez2332]

You could have 50 parts and hed still have something to say.

[@chaoszine]

@@jmaynez2332 that is true. I would have wanted to talk more about vocals album by album but due time we had to cut that part a bit short. 😊

[@nxesr]

Dave's voice is freaking insane his voice got me hooked big time ‼️‼️‼️

[@chaoszine]

Very unique vocalist even though most people only give him credit for the guitar / song writing work.

[@TheGabrielSevero123]

@@chaoszine i’m the one of the person who can put Dave at the same shelf of Michal Jackson and Chester Bennington because of his unique voice, like the Dave’s voice a lot and always when i listen to Megadeth i try to imitate him and my throat always hurts😂

[@elliotwatson3964]

your shelving is fucked@@TheGabrielSevero123

[@joshuayettou9032]

He really does have a unique voice. It fits the aggressive and manic sort of music. His snarly, loud and feisty voice is perfect for the music he plays. It's also extremely impressive how he plays those highly intricate guitar chords/riffs while also doing vocals at the same time. It's also saved him and the band a LOT of money seeing how Megadeth only 4 money seeing how that makes the band a 4 piece instead of a 5 piece. The less band members the less money they have to split up.

[@blender1188]

Definitely not the best singer but by far the best singer for Megadeth. Fits the music perfectly.

[@Admiral_Kekdog]

Dave is a one man army. Arguably the biggest metal legends. Definitely the biggest personality

[@SammyHallOfficial]

The only interview of dave that I've actually wanted to sit through. Great questions dude! 🤘

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😎🤟

[@bladeofwar]

His Joe Rogan interview was great if you haven't checked it out yet

[@SammyHallOfficial]

@@bladeofwar can't stand Rogan, but I'll give him another chance, thanks!

[@ItsRyan265]

The Gibson one wasn't bad.

[@chaoszine]

@@bladeofwar I think it was good but he also has tons of time with the guests unlike in this when I had 30 mins to do it. 😊 This would have lasted around 45 to 50 mins most likely if I would have had time to ask all I had. 😊

[@recoveringsam8675]

It’s so sweet hearing Dave talk about his mom and how she was proud of him.

[@scoutbeavers7355]

Surprised he didn't mention his grandmother, she use to call him rattle head because of the head banging, so you already know what rattle head became. 😉

[@joshuayettou9032]

​@@scoutbeavers7355I never knew that about his Grandmother and the Rattlesnake deal. Thanks for sharing that.

[@SimenSebastian]

"Rattlesnake" is actually a great hardrockin' song by a band called Bride, you should check out that one@@joshuayettou9032

[@irmasil3]

Dave matured like fine wine. As much as I loved the tongue-in-cheek say-it-to-my-face young Dave (which I could relate to when I was also young), it feels as we are getting old together through the years, we kinda stay in the same page... :)

[@CalebHimself]

Great interview. Dave is such a legend, I can listen to him talk forever and ever. Funny sense of humor and so many great lessons you can learn from him.

[@chaoszine]

He obviously has a very long history with music so its always great to hear his stories!

[@springbloom5940]

Right? Just ask him.

[@CarnivoreDog]

So many lyrics from megadeaths first 4 albums describes a lot of stuff happening today.

[@brockpinson949]

Dave, to me your voice is great. When your band is on , that voice could not have been more appropriate by any singer alive. Im from Pocatello and i know you were there before killing is my business. Rock on godfather of metal.

[@jacktodd3439]

Mission to MARS has one of the best riffs he ever wrote, it's a killer song the second part is amazing.

[@Septicshites]

i love it the intro threw me off but once you get past that its great

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

Agreed 100%.

[@NAlvazaz]

It took me a few tries as I first thought it was a corny tune like Dave saying he personally wanted to be an astronaut. Little did I know I'd get hooked on the song and that it had a dark twist. About the 2nd time I thought it was Mustaine's version of Bowie's Space Oddity. However, reading the lyrics revealed the cool story line. The entire album is dark just how I like it.

[@paulotomaz7100]

This man is a inspiration . Tank you Dave for your music.

[@kyoutdoorsman1515]

We love you Dave

[@loudguitars69]

"How to Serve Man" was a Twilight Zone episode!!! Love it!!!

[@MaksMysli]

He is such a cool guy

[@alsmith919]

Dave has definitely outshined his old band Metallica, he's an inspiration to us all, thanks Dave for being real.

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

Agreed. No hate against those other guys , they are great too, especially Kirk, but DM seems so down to earth, no silly celebrity fluff.

[@alsmith919]

Great reply, Hilaire_Balrog, I couldn't have said it better.

[@colinerikstanhouse6385]

Thank you Metallica, for ousting Dave from the band. What a great outcome !!!! Megadeth will always be the best Thrash metal band of all time ! This was one of the best Dave Mustaine interviews I've seen in decades !

[@michaelsullivan9342]

I'm glad Metallica fired him, if they hadn't of fired him we may have never had the priveledge of the whole Megadeth experience !!! Dave, you are the man my friend, thanks for the many masterpiece's we've enjoyed over the year's !!! Stay healthy and keep rock'in bro, we luv ya man !!!!! 💪👊💥👍😎

[@TheGodseye76]

Love that dude. Attitude and all.

[@alberickdelta1655]

First Danny Worsnop and now Dave Mustaine, my two favorites bands, Asking Alexandria and Megadeth.

[@bardoface]

In a decent mood! Bonus!

[@SixStringSlinger]

Great interview with great questions. I hate it when people ask the same thing over and over. Very refreshing!

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😎🙏

[@CarnivoreDog]

Daves honesty pisses people off. Thats why i like him. Pluss he kinda shredds on the gee tar

[@anti7928]

Megadeth fan since 85.... Amazing how fast time has passed....

[@eileen1820]

Great interview, love Dave and his creation, Megadeth. God bless him, his family and band.

[@South-of-Heaven]

Rough childhood, broken household, poor... Statistically he wasn't suppose to be successful. What makes him inspiring is his grit to keep picking himself up. Self taught on guitar, joined a band that spearheaded the Thrash genre, kicked out then created one of thrash greatest bands. Band breakups, drug use, party lifestyle homeless while making a record and still made awesome music. Poster child of persistence pays off.

[@TyrannarBoy]

I am a youngmmetal guitarist and vocalist and my favourite guitarist and vocalist is dave mustaine

[@TyrannarBoy]

Who liked my comment?

[@hollywoodjoe3259]

Great interview of not asking about his old band and keeping it more about dave 👍

[@marcoperciballi8885]

Thank you lovely Dave! God bless you!

[@divinespark4842]

Thanks for this. One of his best interviews for a long long time, imo. He gives great interviews most of the time, but, this particular one was really interesting & entertaining. Thank you so much!

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😊👍

[@raptorrsr5817]

you asked some brilliant questions and Dave clearly appreciated that. Great job!

[@chaoszine]

Thanks a lot for the kind words! 😊🤟

[@darrenburns16]

Mission to Mars, is fantastic by the way ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Evpat2000]

founder/co-founder of 1/2 of the big 4 metal bands in the world. Pretty impressive!

[@chaoszine]

Indeed! 😎🤟

[@japekki666]

I would say hands down one of the best interviews with Dave Mustaine i have ever seen. Great questions!.. Btw Did Dave mention anything about Alexi Laiho?

[@chaoszine]

Not this time actually. 😊

[@guitarsehole]

Excellent questions and great interview!! Hail, the true king of thrash metal!!

[@dezmilad]

This was an awesome interview, very personal, I've never heard him talk about his mom this much. And what he says at the very end is pure wisdom

[@jenfife4304]

I would love to have coffee with Dave Mustaine ☕🤘☕

[@CarpeDiem23]

Awesome interview, one of the if not the best I've ever seen with Dave 👍

[@chaoszine]

Thanks!

[@FaCePlaNt_4_YAHUSHA]

Dave you did it and successfully have a master band thats epic. You deserve everything you have. And we listen because of it.

[@lukeciarallo5419]

Race cars, fuck or fight is great 😂

[@thomasbrennan5286]

So true

[@TheJellyFish-Ind]

This is a great great interview. Very good questions and of course Dave is a very very intelligent guy. 🤘

[@sleevelessace]

9:20 that was the most inspirational thing ive heard in a long time... and from a guy i look at as a guitar god and metal icon.... i wish i heard that 4 years ago im 26 now which is young for some old to others but fuck it i got 1 life im gonna try my ass off to do what i wanna do

[@Bevin_Krennan]

This was an EXCELLENT interview. Please do a part 2!!

[@dakinmaher4522]

Great Interview. Great questions. Dave is wonderful human. ❤️ I enjoyed the whole Interview. Thank you. Last question is excellent. Last answer is excellent.

[@rodelfulminar2652]

one of the unique vocals.

[@josephno1347]

Dave we love you, I saw your band open for Sabbath Heaven and Hell, commerica PHX aZ, class act, stunning!

[@SiriusB2023]

King Dave 🤘🤘... great interview .

[@ozzmanrocks1]

Wow! I can't help but think, what would I say to Dave if I ever got the chance to meet him. I can only think, thank you. For the inspiration, for the music, for begin real, for making me practice guitar more. But, in actual fact I would more than lightly just freeze and say something so dumb. Thank you Dave and also thanks for such a great and interview. Peace, love and keep on rocking

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😊🤟

[@mikaellofgren7]

Amazing interview! Well done!!

[@chaoszine]

Thanks Micke! 😊🤟

[@mikaellofgren7]

@@chaoszine You are so welcome!

[@MrJackrockerman]

Pure class and true metalhead.. Dave 🙌❤️

[@GaryCantonDrums]

Brilliant questions! Awesome interview, Dave IS metal 🤘 🤘

[@HeathenDance]

Loved this!

[@MarySmith-jw1to]

Great interview

[@mht525]

Like the pre show ritual. Awesome Dave ✌️ 🤘 🏴 🇦🇺

[@michael4591]

Great interview man

[@danzielinski5036]

awesome interview.

[@cherylrichardson9120]

Thank you 💖 great interview Dave 💘🩷💘

[@user-bs2qe1vk4l]

Excellent interview! Wise words from Mr M. Total legend 🤘

[@Saul_HUDSON]

Great great interview !!! Thanks !

[@chaoszine]

😎🤟

[@TheStringDojo]

Dave is a really sweat and clear front man, and the questions are good and I can see Dave willing to answer the best he can, great vid!

[@VierailevaTahti]

Kiitos taas! Hyvä haastis.

[@fredrum1273]

Great interview one of the best Mustaine interviews I've heard in recent years. Wish it was longer.

[@robbinswhite]

Genius

[@Mitochondria120]

Holy shit my old cello teacher told me about that Martian story when I was younger

[@NAlvazaz]

That's my favorite Twilight Zone episode ever. I was a kid when I was watching the rerun and I was like somewhat shocked by the twist, but I enjoyed the dark ending.

[@Hecu.]

awesome gig at kuopiorock 🎉

[@lacaz212]

Fantastic. Many thanks for this🤘🤘

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😊👍

[@user-mt8wc2so1r]

Great interview, thanks!

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😊🤟

[@DarioImaz]

That was an amazing interview! 🔥

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 🤟

[@jtbatista]

Can't wait to see Megadeth Sept. 17th.

[@christianboddum8783]

Exellent interview!! Thanks!

[@chaoszine]

😎🙏

[@NAlvazaz]

I'm a grandma and I listen to metal, especially thrash metal. Of course, Megadeth came out when I was a teen. That said my grandchild is 4, and likes metal. Both of my daughters listen to metal. The oldest listens to death metal, my younger one listens to numetal. Their dad is a metalhead. I like thrash, speed metal, Neo-Classical/symphonic, power metal, progressive, industrial metal, and classic metal. I've been getting into groove metal little by little. Thanks to Dave Mustaine collaborating with Lamb of God I've been listening to more. I'm not yet hip on death metal but I can get into instrumental tracks Cannibal Corpse has.

[@NAlvazaz]

Sorry I left off that I really enjoyed the interview. It's one of the best ever! You're a quality media source. Thanks again! 👍🤘

[@motorcircusfi]

Thank you Arto and Chaoszine for doing these! Great stuff! ❤

[@chaoszine]

Thanks for the kind words! There is a lot cool episodes coming up shortly to the channel (Ihsahn from Emperor, David Vincent from Morbid Angel fame, Heljarmadr from Dark Funeral and Snake from Voivod) which are DEFINITELY worth checking out!

[@hernanosuna3447]

Awesome! :)

[@bramdriessens5942]

Great interview! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@chaoszine]

Thanks for the feedback! 😎

[@Raidersfan-gn7zo]

I seen my favorite band 6 times and the last 2 were the best ones at Caesar's Windsor. Megadeth is the best live band ive ever seen and like i said i seen them 6 times. This guy is the best guitarist and lyricists ive ever seen on stage and ive seen a lot of bands live in my life!! And i will go and see them again and again every time they come back to Caesar's Windsor as long as im alive!

[@seandaniels7319]

Great interview. Dave has matured so much over the years and has become such a well balanced amazing person. Hope to meet him someday

[@jasonstallworth]

Such a great interview! I love how honest and genuine Dave is. And there’s a lot of valuable tips in here for musicians, and life, in general. Oh, and I always have one IPA before my shows.

[@mht525]

Your interviewing style is so good, ask a question and ya let Dave answer without interpreting. Very good. Metal for ever. ✌️🤘🏴🇦🇺

[@chaoszine]

Thanks. Its sometimes difficult if you do not know when someone is stopping the answer. Dave is very good so its easy. 😊

[@journeyintothebible]

Dave is awesome! Glad I saw Megadeth in UT. 1986 with Overkill.

[@jongotheridge4755]

Great interview, i think Dave really enjoyed the questions 👍

[@chaoszine]

Yea he did and said it to me after the interview as well. The band has even shared this now on their Instagram which is amazing. 🤟

[@jongotheridge4755]

@@chaoszine that's excellent 👏 👌

[@user-pu4iz2yv3v]

Nice interview! Dave’s a legend. Btw, umeboshi is delicious :)

[@jaredray7001]

I don't know about all that 120bpm stuff, but what I do know is Youthanasia is THE ALBUM!!!

[@sal_30]

Kiitokset hyvästä haastattelusta! Megadeth itselle se tärkein bändi ja oli hienoa, että kysymykset eivät olleet geneerisiä. Tässä sai paljon uutta irti.

[@chaoszine]

Harmi ettei ihan kaikkea ehtinyt kysellä tossa ajassa mitä halusi mutta täytyy toki olla tyytyväinen että sai noinkin kauan ko. herran kanssa jutella. Ei ole mikään itsestäänselvyys että edes pääsee juttusille. :)

[@gregsimmons694]

Megadeth rocks! JESUS SAVES!

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

That's Slayer you're thinking of. Jesus Saves isn't a Megadeth song. 😉

[@METALLOCA777.]

I love you Man You are truly gifted Really hope 2 see megadeth atleast once. Best of luck , till then . 🤘 👩‍🦰👍