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Marty Friedman on leaving Megadeth, reconnecting with Dave Mustaine, and why he wasn't a good fit for Ozzy
By Andrew Daly published
Friedman recalls 18-hour days working on his solo debut alongside Jason Becker’s first album, how Kiss were the blueprint for his career, and why he’s avoiding making a follow-up to 2024’s Drama

Dave Mustaine says his hand problems are forcing him to end Megadeth
By Phil Weller published
His worsening condition means his playing days are numbered

Why Marty Friedman has no regrets leaving Megadeth
By Phil Weller published
Friedman says he's flourished in his time away from the group

“Dave helped us understand how to make a good Megadeth album”: Teemu Mäntysaari on the making of Megadeth’s final album
By Andrew Daly published
Mäntysaari says Dave Mustaine's last hurrah was a very modern collaboration built upon the established principles of Megadeth's sound

Dave Mustaine sets the record straight on why he and James Hetfield don’t talk anymore
By Janelle Borg published
The story goes way back to Metallica's legendary No Life 'Til Leather demo

Dave Mustaine recounts the hiring and firing of every Megadeth guitarist
By Andrew Daly published
As Megadeth prepare for their final album release and tour, Mustaine looks back at some Mega-memories, the ghosts that still haunt him and the lead guitarists he played with along the way

Dave Mustaine says he won’t reunite with former Megadeth members on the band’s farewell tour
By Matt Owen published
Don't expect Marty Friedman, Kiko Loureiro, Chris Poland or any other ex-Megadeth guitarist to make a cameo

How Dave Mustaine landed the gig with Metallica
By Janelle Borg published
Mustaine looks back at the audition (or, should we say, non-audition?) that landed him the Metallica spot all those years ago
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