Throughout the 1990s Dave fronted Megadeth and the band became increasingly popular and well respected in heavy metal circles. So What!' in 1988, which featured hits like 'In My Darkest Hour,' 'Hook in Mouth,' and 'Anarchy in the UK.' Later that year, Mustaine produced the album, 'Refuge Denied' for the band, 'Sanctuary.' Megadeth released their third album, 'So Far, So Good. Megadeth's first tour began in England in 1987. The title track and 'Wake up Dead' became a huge hit. Megadeth released their second album, 'Peace Sells. They also made tours of the United States and Canada the same year. Megadeth released their first album, 'Killing is My Business. They also made tours throughout Canada and the United States the same year. However, after spending half of the album's budget on drugs, alcohol, and food the band was forced to fire their original producer and produce the album themselves.

This line-up has changed a few times throughout the years.Įarly in 1985, the band was given $8,000 by Combat Records to record and produce their debut album. Megadeth was initially comprised of Mustaine, bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Greg Handevidt and drummer Dijon Carruthers. He quit it after he had made enough money to move to an apartment in Hollywood and started the short-lived band, Fallen Angels which later transformed into the more well known present-day Megadeth (based on the name of a song he wrote).

Mustaine then came back to live with his mom in California where he set aside up enough cash to migrate to Hollywood.Īfter moving to California, he secured his first real job as a telemarketer. He co-wrote songs for Metallica, which appeared on 'Kill Em All and Rode the Lightning.' After working two years with Metallica, he was fired from the job due to drug abuse, alcoholism, and irresponsible behavior toward others. In 1981 Dave joined Metallica, which was comprised of drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield as a lead guitarist.

The band later self-destructed in 1981 after the death of two of its members in a car crash after the band's first show. As a youngster, Dave Mustaine joined his first genuine band Panic during the 1970s as the lead guitarist.

Dave mustaine 80s