Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman | SRS #203

Interview with Dave Mustaine, where he reviews his career and personal life. Mustaine, co-founder of Metallica and frontman of Megadeth, reveals that he is working on his 17th album [03:15:46]. He details his commitment to martial arts, mentioning that he is pursuing his fourth black belt in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) [00:05:43]. Regarding his childhood in organized religion, he recalls the social trauma of his sister being disfellowshipped [00:26:36] and the spankings he received with a gun belt [00:27:40]. Mustaine talks extensively about his successful battle with throat cancer, explaining that he recorded the album *The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!* while undergoing treatment [03:18:09]. He confesses that he chose not to know the cancer details to avoid giving it power over him [03:17:24]. He also mentions that his voice has changed due to the fusion plate in his neck following a chiropractor injury in 2012 [03:18:42]. Finally, he gives an update on the family business *House of Mustaine*, highlighting their sulfite-free Italian wines [03:16:34] and the construction of a vineyard in Italy [03:16:20].