DAVE MUSTAINE: ‘METALLICA Has Always Tried To Hold Me Back’

Dave Mustaine claims that there is no rivalry between MEGADETH and METALLICA . This might suggest that Mustaine’s resentment towards his former band members has cooled down. Swipe Up

During a conversation with Guitar World, Mustaine expressed his belief that MEGADETH has maintained more consistency as a band over time

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“In my mind, there is no competition between MEGADETH and METALLICA,” Mustaine said.

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I’m way different. I’m old-fashioned. I’m old-school. I do what I say I’m going to do. That’s why MEGADETH is still here.”

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