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dave mustaine

Dave Mustaine, born on September 13, 1961, is an American musician best known as the founder, guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter of the thrash-metal band Megadeth. He was previously the lead guitarist for Metallica before being let go in 1983, which led him to form Megadeth, positioning him as a key figure in the “Big Four” thrash metal movement. Renowned for his guitar skills and political lyrics, he achieved multi-platinum success with albums like *Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?* and *Rust in Peace*. Despite facing personal challenges, Mustaine remains a highly influential figure in metal.