Q&A with Dave Mustaine 4/13/10

[ajmetalhed]

Hi Dave Mustaine,

You mentioned a few months ago on the Megadeth forums that you were considering making an album of re-recorded Megadeth classics for the last album under Roadrunner's contract. You also asked the droogs on the forums to throw some suggestions your way.

Is this album of re-recorded songs still a possibility, or has it been thrown out the window in lieu of other material?

Thanks,
Ali

[Beat]

we will be playing some songs from rust in peace

Where, in SA or Europe? Sorry to bother you but I'd like to know

[ex-250]

Hey Dave, huge fan here, in fact it was chasing your tone on "Rude Awakening" in my teens that led me to Seymour Duncan in the first place. So first off, thanks for doing this, and welcome.


-What Megadeth song and/or solo do you find most challenging to play?

-What is your hands-down single favorite guitar you've ever played and/or owned?

-This isn't so much a question, but one of my joke bands re-writes lyrics to established songs and records them for our friends. Usually they turn out offensive, but the general goal is humor. There are a few that we've written to be homages to musicians, and you just happen to be unlucky enough to get that treatment. haha. Hopefully you take this for its intended silliness and get a laugh rather than being offended or creeped out by it...

(sung to Sabbath's "Snowblind," so where Ozzy says Cocaine! it'd be Mustaine!. I'd have liked to do a Megadeth song, but there aren't any that rhyme with your name. haha)

without further ado...

I tell the tale of metal beast
His rage began in '83
Kicked out of a certain band
Was this angry drunken man
(Mustaine)

To the Greyhound he was lead
Riffs were running through his head
Playing fast and technical
He's the one that killed them all
(Mustaine)

He ruled the world of thrash and speed
His finest hour, Rust in Peace
Came back to life when he OD'd
Was raised by rabid wolverines

For drugs and booze his gear was pawned
But still the man, he carried on
He toured for years with brutal shows
The world got their needed hero
(Mustaine)

World domination he is pursuing
He never hits a note that is wrong
Now he is no longer a user
He writes the ****ing heaviest songs

Playing every night for hours
With his super shredding powers
You tell me that its nearly done
When will that new album come?


...like I said, very silly. But a tribute nonetheless.

Thanks again!

[Dave Mustaine]

Hi Dave, great to have you here!!

Do you have an all time favorite tune to play live, or does it rotate?

no.

[Slaytallideth]

Saw you guys in Baltimore on the RIP tour. Thank you so much for coming back the next night and putting on an awesome show! Your Maryland fans greatly appreciate you coming back another night!

[MegadethFan]

Dave, I have another question if you don't mind.

With the upcoming Big Four concerts, is there even the slightest chance of you perhaps joining Hetfield, Lars and Trujillo on stage and playing a song from Kill Em All?

[Dave Mustaine]

How long will you be playing at the European shows that you’ll be headlining?
Is there any chance to get RIP + a good amount of Endgame songs played?

they vary.

[Metalstu18]

Dave,

what is your favorite song out of all Megadeth songs?

[jrhoden]

Greetings From Hotlanta Dave
other than jimmy page who would your choice be for a side project ?

JRhoden

[speed2dirt]

Hey Dave,
Thanks for doing this. It's truly an honor. Anyway, I wanted to know if it was difficult for you back when you started Megadeth to let someone else handle the solos and you fill the shoes as frontman/vocalist/rythym guitarist? I've always viewed Megadeth as a band with two lead guitarists, which contributes to the unique style. Do you feel it was an advantage having two players who could solo or a disadvantage?

I'm also curious how you view success. Is it a necessary evil in the sense that it allows you to do this full-time for a living, but also adds unnecessary stress on the music and a drive to find the next "big hit"? How different do you think Megadeth would sound today if you never hit commercial success? If you remained popular in the underground (i.e. Overkill), but never had a break-through album.

[Dave Mustaine]

Sorry I dont speak chinese.

thanks

[AliciaxDMxRocks]

Hey Dave! If you could tour with any band ( whether together or not) who would it be?
And dont you think its kind of weird that your touring with Exodus- the band that kirk started?
LOVE YA!

[Dave Mustaine]

Hello Mr. Mustaine, I have really become a huge fan of your music within the past few months. As both a musician and artist, I really respect the art you've put into the album cover directions, the videos, and everything.

How did you come to meet Ed Repka and hire him to do album art for Peace Sells and Rust In Peace?

he was recommended. we don't work together anymore. not a good choice for me.

[thecallofktulu]

One more question (from my father, who is on the phone as I type):

Did Eddie of Iron Maiden have an influence on the creation of full-body Vic?

Thanks,
-Tyler Halcomb, Pennsylvania

[Sirena]

Hello Dave,

I was curious to ask, what approach did you take to learning guitar when you first began, was there a formal introduction to music theory, or was it all about learning by ear or by watching other guitarists do their own thing? If you have any tips (for any guitar player- beginner, intermediate, or advance) they are always welcome. Thank you so much, god bless you and keep kicking ass!

~Celene

[Sabbatologist]

hey Dave what do u think about the career end of Scorpions and the maybe the end of AC/DC??

[gdlventura]

Hey Dave,
Just caught you guys at the Palladium and loved it. Also saw you in December at the House of Blues in Vegas. Why did you guys cut the show so short there? I know that idiot threw some ice up on stage, but was there something else? And by the way, I love your comparison of discovering Chris to the Ozzy/Randy scenario. He sure reminds me of him. Rock on!

[Dave Mustaine]

I dont know who that is.

thanks

[Beat]

What do you expect of the Big 4 dates?
And what should we the fans expect?
See you in Zurich, BTW.

[woemoejack]

Dave, really cool of you to do this.

Are your Marshalls modified in any way?
Do you use any effects that arent in the rack?

Thanks again for doing this for us!