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.

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