Dave Mustaine
The lead section of this article may need to be rewritten. Please discuss this issue on the talk page and read the layout guide to make sure the section will be inclusive of all essential details. (May 2013) This article lends undue weight to certain ideas, incidents, or controversies. Please help to create a more balanced presentation. Discuss and resolve this issue before removing this message. (March 2012) Dave Mustaine Mustaine performing with Megadeth at the No Sleep Til Festival in Perth (2010) Background information Birth name David Scott Mustaine Born (1961-09-13) September 13, 1961 (age 53) La Mesa, California, United States Genres Thrash metal Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, producer, actor, author, talent manager Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass, piano, keyboards Years active 1978–2002, 2004–present Labels Loud, Combat, Capitol, Sanctuary, Roadrunner, Tradecraft Associated acts Megadeth, Metallica, MD.45, Red Lamb Website www.megadeth.com Notable instruments Various Dean VMNT Signature model Jackson King V Signature model ESP DV8 Signature model David Scott "Dave" Mustaine (born September 13, 1961) is an American musician. He was the original lead guitarist for the American heavy metal band Metallica and is the co-founder, rhythm and lead guitarist, and lead singer of the American thrash metal band Megadeth.