Dave Mustaine

David Scott Mustaine, better known by his stage name Dave Mustaine, is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, actor, and author from the United States. He is most known for being a co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and major songwriter for Megadeth, an American heavy metal band. He is also the founding member of the American rock band Metallica. Megadeth has 15 studio albums under their belt and has sold over 38 million CDs as of early 2019. The band’s music and lyrics have sparked various debates. On Instagram, he has over 845k followers. Megadeth’s official Instagram account has more than 1.7 million followers.

What is the net worth of Dave Mustaine?

Dave Mustaine makes a living as a musician. Megadeth, his band, has sold over 38 million albums worldwide. Record sales, contracts, concerts, and endorsements are all sources of money for him. He’s also appeared in a number of TV series. His net worth is projected to be $20 million.

What is Dave Mustaine Famous For?

– The American heavy metal band Megadeth’s co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and major songwriter.

– Founding member of the American metal band Metallica.

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Where was Dave Mustaine Born?

Dave Mustaine was born on September 13, 1961, in the United States. David Scott Mustaine is his given name. His birthplace is in the United States, in the city of La Mesa. He is an American citizen. He was born to John Mustaine, a father, and Emily Mustaine, a mother. His ancestors are French, German, Canadian, Irish, and Finnish. Virgo is his zodiac sign. He was a student at Marina High School.

Career:

  • Panic was Mustaine’s first band, and he was the lead guitarist. After two of the band members perished in a car accident, the band began to fall apart.
  • In 1981, he left Panic to join Metallic as lead guitarist.
  • Metallica toured with him, and he co-wrote a few songs on their debut album, Kill ‘Em All.
  • He co-wrote two tunes for Metallica’s Ride the Lightning album, although he did not perform with the band because he had already been dismissed.
  • In 1983, he was fired from the band due to drinking, drug misuse, highly aggressive behavior, and personal conflicts with the other members.
  • Following his departure from Metallica, he embarked on a solo career.
  • He moved back to California with his mother and began working as a telemarketing.
  • After earning enough money to relocate to Hollywood, he resigned his job.
  • He established the Fallen Angels band.
  • With Mustaine, Dave Ellefson, Greg Handevidt, and Dijon Carruthers on board, the Fallen Angels quickly changed their name to Megadeth.
  • Megadeth’s debut album, Killing is My Business, was released… and Things Are Looking Up! in the summer of 1985
  • They signed a major label deal with Capitol Records after the success of their debut album.
  • Peace Sells… was the band’s first major-label record. But who’s going to buy it? in the year 1986
  • When he sustained an arm injury in 2002, the band temporarily dissolved, but reformed in 2004.
  • In 2004, the band reformed minus bassist Ellefson. Mustaine was the target of Ellefson’s legal action. In 2010, he returned to the band.
  • Since July 2005, the band has held its own music festival, Gigantour, multiple times.
  • Megadeth was nominated for 12 Grammys and won its first for “Dystopia” in the Best Metal Performance category in 2017.
  • Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir, his autobiography, was published in August 2010.
  • He’s been on The Drew Carey Show, Black Scorpion, Duck Dodgers, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and Rock & Roll Jeopardy!, among others. , The O’Reilly Factor, and Hell’s Kitcher, to name a few.
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  • The band has released 15 studio albums, 5 live albums, and 7 compilation albums as of 2019.
  • The band has sold over 38 million records worldwide.
  • Megadeth’s studio albums,
  • Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985)
  • Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986)
  • So Far, So Good… So What! (1988)
  • Rust in Peace (1990)
  • Countdown to Extinction (1992)
  • Youthanasia (1994)
  • Cryptic Writings (1997)
  • Risk (1999)
  • The World Needs a Hero (2001)
  • The System Has Failed (2004)
  • United Abominations (2007)
  • Endgame (2009)
  • Thirteen (2011)
  • Super Collider (2013)
  • Dystopia (2016)

Who is Dave Mustaine’s wife?

Dave Mustaine is a husband and father. Pamela Anne Casselberry is his wife. In 1991, the couple married. Justis David Mustaine and Electra Nicole Mustaine are their two children.

In June of this year, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.

What are the body measurements of Dave Mustaine?

Dave Mustaine is 1.83 meters tall, or 6 feet and 1 inch tall. He weighs 185 pounds, or 84 kilograms. He is of ordinary height and physique. His eyes are hazel, and his hair is dark blonde.

Quick Facts About Dave Mustaine

Celebrated NameDave Mustaine
Age59 Years
Nick NameDave
Birth NameDavid Scott Mustaine
Birth Date1961-09-13
GenderMale
ProfessionMusician
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Marital StatusMarried
WifePamela Anne Casselberry
Height1.83 m (6 feet and 1 inch )
Weight84 kg (185 lbs)
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorDark Blonde
Net Worth$20 million
Best Known ForMegadeth
ReligionBorn Again Christian
Shoe Size12
Place Of BirthLa Mesa, California, US
EndorsmentVMNT Models
Hair StyleLong
FatherJohn Mustaine
MotherEmily Mustaine
HoroscopeVirgo
ChildrenJustis David Mustaine and Electra Nicole Mustaine
Sexual OrientationStraight
Source of WealthHis Musical Career