“People get their ya-yas when they see people struggling for some crazy reason”: Dave Mustaine explains “animosity” he received after Metallica exit

Megadeth in 2024 and Metallica in 2023.

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has opened up on the “animosity” he received after getting fired from Metallica.

The 62-year-old, who played lead guitar in Metallica from 1982 to ’83, was dismissed from the heavy metal giants over conflicts arising from his alcohol use. He was replaced by current lead guitarist Kirk Hammett.