That time Dave Mustaine called out trendy jackasses while Megadeth toured behind Cyptic Writings
By Steve Newton
When it comes to the so-called “Big Four” of American heavy-metal acts–Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax–I tend to pick Metallica as my fave.
But I do like a few Megadeth tunes as well, “Symphony of Destruction” being particularly hard to beat.
I’ve interviewed band leader Dave Mustaine three times, the first being in February of ’98 when Megadeth was touring behind its Cryptic Writings album.
At one point in the conversation I asked the outspoken dude what his opinion was of the state of heavy guitar music at the time.
Have a listen:
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Alice Cooper, 1986
Lars Ulrich of Metallica, 1985
Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon, 1992
Myles Goodwyn of April Wine, 2001
John Mellencamp, 1999
Mike Campbell of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1999