Dave Mustaine

David Scott "Dave" Mustaine (born September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California, USA) is the founder, main Songwriter, Guitarist, and Lead Vocalist for the American Thrash Metal band Megadeth. Mustaine was also the first lead guitarist and co-songwriter of Metallica until he was discharged from the band in 1983. In 2009 he was ranked No. 1 in Joel Mclver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists. Mustaine was also ranked eighty-ninth by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He is also the manager for the Canadian band Baptized in Blood.

Years Active
1981 - 2002

2004 - Present

Associated Acts

 * Metallica
 * Megadeth
 * MD. 45

With Metallica:

 * Ron McGovney's '82 Garage Demo - 1982
 * Power Metal (Demo) - 1982
 * No Life til' Leather (Demo) - 1982
 * Metal Up Your Ass (Live) - 1982
 * Megaforce Demo - 1983

With Megadeth:

 * Every Megadeth Release

With MD.45:

 * Every MD.45 Release

Guitars

 * Dean - VMNT
 * BC Rich - Bich
 * Jackson - King V
 * ESP - DV8, Axxion