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18:46 Friday, 15 December 2023
A new episode of The SDR Show, featuring Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine, is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Watch below.
Some highlights of the interview include:
- Mustaine touches on the high price of touring and refusing to work with specific venues
- After some complicated math, including how long it takes to write, produce, record, and promote an album - along with his current age - Mustaine figures Megadeth has about six albums left in them
- He touches on the recent Grammy win and why Megadeth is still relevant after all these years
- His “edge-cutter,” which he drinks before cutting on stage - is comprised of wine and 7-Up
On James LoMezno coming back to the band: “When he came back, it was like he had been woodshedding. He looked great, played great, sounded great, and his head was on straight. It’s been fantastic ever since, so I can’t wait to get back into the studio.”
On KISS being his first concert and how live music shaped him: “It came in waves after that (seeing KISS) and took more and more equilibrium each time I would have an experience with live venues. I remember seeing AC/DC - I remember seeing the Scorpions - just some really important shows.”
On if he believes in ghosts: “Remember, I died once, so I’ve seen things.”