Dave Mustaine Reveals He Appeared at Big Four Yankee Stadium Show Only After Taunt from Metallica Co-Manager

On the eve of 'The Big Four's performance at Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2011 rumors were flying around that the all-star bill might not actually feature four bands.

Megadeth—it was rumored—was possibly not going to perform, due to frontman Dave Mustaine's battle with neck injuries. Mustaine battled through the pain though, and the legendary show went on just as planned.

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