MEGADETH - Hard n Heavy 1990. - Interview with Mustaine, Ellefson, and Friedman

Interview conducted by the French show *Hard n Heavy* with Megadeth, shortly after the release of *Rust in Peace* and featuring the classic lineup with Marty Friedman and Nick Menza. Dave Mustaine addresses political and social themes. He discusses the mentality of those in power, claiming they view the human race as "sheep" and enjoy "stealthifying us as a human race" [00:15:30, quote from source]. He talks about the mutual respect among bands, even those with whom they had rivalries, like Slayer and Suicidal Tendencies [00:10:00, context]. Mustaine's central point is his gratitude towards the fans, emphasizing that the audience is the most important thing in the world [00:18:15, quote from source]. He states that money becomes a "barrier" between the artist and the fans when they start playing for it [00:19:30, quote from source].