I met Dave backstage in 2000 . He talked to me like he had known me for years . Totally humble and down to earth, couldn’t have been cooler. To this day one of the coolest experiences of my life.
@@dr.loomis4221 how would one prove something like that i used to catch the new metal bands on a various radio programs and that's how i heard of them i guess they were playing the various bars and clubs in California like the whiskey never got to see them live until 89 had tickets to the M.U.Y.A. concert but wasnt able to get there which really sucks i got a METALLICA poster early and just thought Dave looked like a total ROCKSTAR LOVED HIS HAIR HE CAN SHRED
@@captain_context9991 I mean I'd probably be pissed about it too love or hate the guy there's really no argument that he's not a better musician than any of the metallica guys. Sure he was a shitty drug dude back then but a fucking genius at what he did, and for them to use his stuff so fragrantly against his wishes is pretty lame. Edit: thought about it and cliff Burton was definitely up there with Dave dude was a monster.
@@groovecrusader2715 He is American and famous. Every famous American believes they are "blessed", special, and hold weird beliefs. No, really... Every single one.
@Dave Mustaine 🅥 There was always someone listening, I heard your voice and it's messages. You helped save me from myself many times over I missed you at the Florida theater, I rode by on the bus and seen you walk off into the venue💔... Thanks for always being there for me Dave, in my darkest hour I wasn't alone because of you. And I'm alive today because of that.
Wait till you listen to it, Not Too "Perfect". Unless you're looking for a smackdown of Dave Mustaine (which isn't supposed to be the purpose of an interview)
Saw Megadeth open for Sabbath a few years back. Sadly, they only had an hour to play. The entire arena was chanting for Megadeth and you could see Dave was a bit taken back. After their first song, he grabbed the mic and said "We aren't gonna talk, we are just gonna play for you crazy bastards!" They went wild for the rest of the show. Was amazing.
@@TheMetalBeatle92 Sadly no, was a tour when Dio came back to perform with Sabbath again. This was probably around 2009 or so? Maybe 2010. Down was the opener, then Megadeth, then Sabbath with Dio.
Question. Didn't homie get kicked off the group? I read off a book that Metallica before they were famous and all kicked Dave off without even telling him why. He packed up and dipped afterwards.
@@sammygaudino8906if he was such a mess, how was he able to write most of the guitar parts for kill ‘em all and a few parts of ride the lightning? If he scarred the members of the band so badly, why did they still use his riffs and solos for the first two albums? No one’s gonna say he was a saint but it’s hard to say he didn’t play a massive role in making Metallica Metallica
@@zentazym1and Metallica had far more success when they came away from the Metallica megadave helped craft at the time those first two albums weren’t popular it was justice that put them on the map and with cliff being the only real musician in the band without him nothing sounded the same ever again they lost their melody , but megadave went on to create arguably the best metal album ever and Metallica the biggest so was best for all parties I think
Dave sounds like a very centered and self-aware individual. Just thankful to be alive and to have led the life he has. So refreshing to hear a celebrity talk like this.
@@stephenmeredith4128 Dude the experience if not will make you bitter. He is more than a lead guitarist he is a contributor and he wrote some of their songs. Not to forget he is the father of thrash metal. Thanks to bitterneas Megadeth was born the best thrash metal band ever.
Growing up as a Jehovah Witness teaches you Morals and respect. Unless you have been to their Halls and meetings and observed what they are taught, don't bother commenting. They are very aware people trying to mimic Jesus teachings. They saved my Life i know.
He has probably had greater success with Megadeath than be would have staying with Metallica. I say that because they may have controlled his input on future songs so that Hetfield and Ulrich make most of the money off royalties. He's the mastermind and chief songwriter in Megadeath obviously it's his band.
@El Mango James is one of the best rhythm guitar players ever, I really wouldn’t say “light years.” James is the riff god; Dave could never come up with them himself.
@El Mango “best” doesn’t mean who can wank at their instrument like some dork. No one attacks the riff with the same level of ferociousness as James. Lol@you saying James didn’t write the majority Kill Em All. Not even delusional Dave would say that 🤣
@@MrShanester117 according to you, and literally nobody else. Killing is my business, so far so good, peace sells, rust in peace, countdown to extinction, youthanasia, and dystopia. That’s a hell of a lot more than one good album.
Rest assured I just seen him perform a couple days ago; no headbanging but his voice was better than ever! Age has really refined his voice. I've seen him several times.
I think the fact that Metallica being so successful and then Dave starting MegaDeth speaks volumes about how good Dave was even back 40 years ago. Not to many people can say they were apart of 2 major bands ever let alone at 20.
Les Claypool also had the same result when he tried out for Metallica but he ended up being overqualified I guess you could say . He was light years beyond them when it came to talent as well .
Yeah they told him "You better get your act together. If you get kicked out you'll never be this successful again. You'll never be in a band as big as Metallica" (paraphrased) he gets kicked out and forms his own bad that was as big as metallica.
@@raymondkidwell7135 they didn’t say that, lol WTF are you taking about? They just kicked him out and gave him a bus ticket, go! He lived off the royalties of his co-writer credits. He’s been living in Metallica’s shadow ever since.
Dave is the biggest personality to come out of Metallica, he’s a living legend, one of the forefathers of thrash. Metallica is known as four guys, when you think of Megadeth, you think of Dave Mustaine .
@@markandersen793 And maybe David Ellefson, hes being with Dave since Day 1 as well and hes a great Bassist player, but Dave its better than him musically speaking. They both legends anyways. Grammy winners and top chart metal/rock music sellers.
@@maruzencentral besides Metallica songs, what Cliff has played that puts him up there as the greatest Bassist? People praise Burton,I just want to understand why?
it was his style of playing that puts him up there. he kinda kicked down the door for a new way for bass to be used in rock/metal/etc. thick basslines were prevelant in funk going back to sly and the family stone, but in rock/metal, it was just kind of the underline for the song. they'd do some melodic stuff and counter melodies and interesting stuff to add layers, most of the time they just mirror the root of whatever the overlying chord structure is in whatever inversion it may be, but cliff was playing it more like a lead guitarist would play. really intricate flowing lines undercutting songs. and that impact and how it affected metallica's songwriting even after his passing left a lasting impact on all of metal music even though he was only in the industry for.... what 2 years? that's not something many bassists can claim, let alone guitarists.
@@thereisnopandemic man I typed this long reply to you earlier at lunch and just realized I must have replied to someone else lol someone's going to be very confused
Yeah he's way less douchey than most rockers, more like a normal dude. Wanna get douche chills over and over check out Steven Tyler interview, have mercy!
@@twilekcustodian I can’t disagree with your sarcasm, I just think he seems to be a bit more chilled out than before, which I guess isn’t really saying much lol
If you saw him 30 years ago (saw them twice in the early 90’s) you wouldn’t say that. Bravo to him for getting out there and doing it but they’re tuned down even further to get into his range now. As a lot of singers have to do. But better?? I take issue with that.
@@waynecanning4122 yeah it really isn't haha. I knew it sounded off the whole time but didn't know why until I got home and looked it up. I get why they have to do it, it just sucks. At least they are still playing live that's all that really matters.
I've always been a Metallica guy, but discovered 'em late...in '96. Learned about the history with Dave, and always had a certain perception of him which was biased, to a degree. I can see he's a guy of remarkable intellect, and throughout his conversation with Rogan exudes a very low-key humbleness. Very impressive dude.
I think Dave's made a much bigger impact on music and imprint on society now than he ever would if he had stayed just a cog in the Metallica machine. I'm super happy for him.
@@muriloninja I do not know about lazyness, could be. But all the vices Lars has, he also has an ear for a good song and band management. I agree though, super happy that instead of one, we got two amazing bands producing music.
He's grown up so much and honestly I'm so proud of him. He could have fizzled out and died in a ditch somewhere but he's still out here kicking butt at 60 which is wild. Much respect Mr. Mustaine
That was a dum assumption on Rogan's part but he's also not really into all of this so I understand. I immediately knew what Dave was referring to, I know he does not care about the whole leaving Metallica thing, why would he be said about it...
I bumped into Dave at an ATM in Scottsdale, AZ years ago. Such a friendly and approachable dude. This was before the selfie days and all that BS. I didn't even get an autograph and never told anybody for the longest time that I met him. Just a cool moment for an old fan... that out of pure chance met one of his metal heroes.
Im a big fan of metallica but i salute you dave for what ever you achive all the success fame and congratulation to you for finding God and truly being happy and satisfied for what you have.
"Its just money you know, like you said , you know at the end of the day ,my Happines is my Family my wife and my children are more important to me than anything in this world." All hail to you Dave! Im just lucky enough to see them perform live here in the Philippines wayback 2017. 🤘🤘
Yeah it was like 40 years ago. Dave Mustaine used to be angry all the time as a kid because of problems in his life. Now he isn't angry anymore. He just sits back and enjoy life. You can't think about all the things that happened a long time ago.
I’m really happy for him that he’s in a place now where he has made peace with his past with Metallica. It seems like all throughout the 80s and 90s he couldn’t get through an interview without taking some shot at them, which is ridiculous, because Megadeth has always been a great band in their own right. He’s done huge things that most musicians only dream of.
Most overrated person in metal history. Famous for once hanging out with James and lars. If Megadeth was so great they wouldn't be opening for five finger death Punch.
Hes so chill i feel bad people always want to pester him about the lows of his life instead of the highs. Much respect for being an amazing artist and just a good person in general.
What a walking testimony this man is. I remember him back in the 80’s - a total bad - ass; super charismatic, dangerous. I wasn’t a metal guy; but I always thought Megadeth were cooler than Metallica ( again, I wasn’t a metal fan- ) I just thought he has a personal charisma that I could relate to. And to hear him now, and how he articulates himself and what he values now is a beautiful demonstration of the power of God; when one is humbled enough to listen. Thanks for this.
When you are young, rich and have sex and drugs all day long its easy to lose scope and focus of your real self, he needed decades to finally get onto the right path but he is now and hes a religious man which is surprising considering he was into voodoo and black magic back in the 80's and early 90's, I dont know exactly when he found God but that was his motor to get out of that self destructing pit and thats commendable. Besides that hes a great fucking musicial way better than any other Tallica members (maybe on par with Cliff Burton) and his Ex Megadeth bandmates (Maybe on par too with Marty Friedman and Kiko)
@@cheknecht3092 38 million says you're wrong. He's doubled Slayer's sales, and not far behind Judas Priest, mostly playing thrash metal that pushed the boundaries for its time. Pretty fucking good going tbh.
Met him here in Franklin, TN after he moved here for his daughter's career and he kinda growled at me while telling my Marty stories. Had no clue what I could've positioned for in this town for his talented kid.
I’ve been a Megadeth fan for 25 years, and a big fan of Rogan’s podcast since the early days. I’ve always hoped to see them link up for a show, and finally have! Bucket list item crossed off!
What are your thoughts on the hundreds of different members of Megadeth? Must be exhausting to stay loyal to a band when you know each member could be axxed any second.
Big Mustaine fan, this guy is just so interesting and incredible and has definitely left his stamp on heavy metal as arguably the singular most important individual to live as it relates to heavy metal, having started Metallica and Megadeth, with his influence on at least 2 early Metallica albums and of course all of Megadeth. He's simply incredible, intelligent, interesting... long live DM.
Every time I hear Dave play the guitar I imagine James and Kirk’s reaction to hearing him play. You know their blown away. Incredible musician! Much love for Dave and Megadeth.
Man, Joe Rogan really does get some absolute legends on. I haven’t actually followed any recent health updates on Dave but it sure looks like the cancer/treatment has knocked him around, understandably. I’m sure I speak for many by wishing him all the best health.
@@Michael15_25 But that's also a testament to the type of person Dave is. He put himself through so much abuse only to come out the other side a better man. Millions of stories don't end up the same way.
I think Dave is an amazing riff writer---Lucretia is out of this world unique---but, Kirk has some classic solos. I'm not a fan of Dave's soloing and pretty much any of Kirk's on Kill 'Em All.
@@renorailfanning5465 I agree I think Dave's specialty is his riff writing and overall song writing and he's a really good lyricist too. He's amazingly good at playing and singing at the same time like James. I think he's a very talented guy but he isn't this amazing lead guy like megadeth fanboys make him out to be lol. He doesn't have any particularly memorable solos while kirk has tons.
@@blakesweeney1023 Oh c'mon not again! His solo on Unforgiven is pretty nice but other than that, most of Kirk's playing is pretty pentatonic based and predictable. Listen to Marty flaring up the fretboard, using exotic scales and what not. The thing is Megadeth def had more tasteful players than Kirk. Listen to Tornado of Souls, Lucretia. Hell listen to Marty's solo albums: Dragons Kiss, Scenes. Listen to the Singles: Night, Tibet Angel, Valley of Eternity, Undertow. Marty's playing feels very holistic, deep and memorable. While Kirk's is not.
Recently seen Megadeth and Lamb of God. Dave is a machine. Rust in Peace is one of my deserted island record. It’s just perfection front to back. Kill ‘me all and Ride the lightning are my 2 fav Metallica records. I bet Dave plays a part in that.
absolutely feel that. i don't really listen to thrash nowadays, been almost a decade since i was last into it, but as much I loved those early Metallica albums and spent more time and energy on Metallica, I look back and still think I prefer Megadeth back then and today KIMBABIG was such a killer album and had this energy and rawness that Metallica didn't have, for me in my opinion anyways
Dave Mustaine was one of the older members of Metallica too, along with Cliff Burton. James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich would have been 17-18 years old when the wrote and recorded Kill Em' All and then only 20 years old when they released and toured Ride the Lightning internationally not long after. Fucking mind boggling man. They're all hero's
@@fidacuca Metallica & Megadeth combined saved a lot of lives through their music. Curing generations of depression and anxiety, keeping kids company during their darkest thoughts. Not sure your 'job' does that...
Dave on the JRE podcast was a pleasant surprise. I saw Megadeth live September 21’ for the metal tour of the year with my dad. They Kicked ass!! Can’t wait for the new album this year !!!!
Growing up in Montana , took a bit longer for this kind of music to reach us ... But at the end of junior high and all through highschool , all we listened to was Metallica , Megadeth , Slayer , Ozzy and Chris Ledoux. Lots of love Dave, family and the whole crew , from the big sky country 🌞🇺🇲
@@CrossLBar1883 oh nice! My mom graduated from Dutton! I wrestled in Conrad in high-school about 10 years back! Pretty funny where you'll run into people that are from that little area!
Got a chance to catch them on the 20th anniversary of Countdown to Extinction tour in ‘12. Absolutely blew the roof off the place! One of my top 10 shows
i aint gona beat around the bush here, i live for Metallica, but damn to leave (or be thrown out) of Metallica the way he was, then to start a band of his own that became Metallic's closest Rival (if u want to use that word) is crazy impressive... its one thing to be in the biggest metal band of all time but to walk and create Megadeath and do what they did... its beyond impressive..
just my opinion but megadeth is better than metallica. metallica had a wider reach but as far as being able to play their instruments the gap is noticeable
@@LuciusVKayne Yeah everything about Megadeth, technicality wise is just better than Metallica, but I think from a song writing perspective Metallica edges them.
I'd say it's a good word. In the beginning, after he was thrown out his exact words were "This is war." But, time heals all wounds. They're all friends now
I've been to about 60 rock concerts. Everyone from Iron Maiden to Metallica to Sabbath, Pantera, Tool, NIN. But seeing Dave play his guitar on stage was just a feeling & a vibe that had me mesmerized to a point that no other live performance has taken me. Simply amazing musician. And seems like an amazing person all around.
It must be very frustrating for Dave to explain every time to the fans and the media that there is no grudge towards Metallica; this is a man who cherishes the time spent with his old bandmates and mostly misses a talented friend that died way too early... It's about time for everyone to show some respect.
@@Haryostos He says he said that, but who knows. I bet he'd rather have the Metallica royalty checks, but either way, surely if you write music as a band, the band has a right to use the music you wrote together.
@@TerribleEnglish Based on how he left do you really think that he would be ok for them to use his music? Regardless of that, I am answering to you, as to why ;)
@@Haryostos Well, it wasn't really up to him, I think, no matter what he asked them. But it's all in the past now anyway. Personally, I'd rather he stops going on about it.
Metallica had the greatest thrash writing trio for a brief moment in Hetfield, Mustaine and Burton. It will most likely never be equalled again for sheer talent for that genre.
Almost threw my phone out of excitement when I saw this notification wow ! Maybe most excited I’ve been to watch a jre in interview in a couple years good shit ! Can’t wait to get off work soon haha
Always been a big fan of Mustaine. He never sold out, and always stayed about the metal. And he's 60 now and still pushing the proverbial envelope. Gotta respect a dude like Dave. Plus, he trains jiu jitsu. Such a cool guy.
I wish I could say the same about Metallica, and this coming from a life-long fan of the band. They stopped caring about their fans, and more about the money. I just wonder what Cliff would say about that? Since before his untimely death he played because he loved it and also played for his fans.
@@Yourmommyisbusy Cliff could have changed as well had he still be living, we don't know. I mean, he loved lots of genre's of music and some of the genres he loved were bands that were very popular at the time....As he got older he may have wanted to move into different genres of music.
@@Yourmommyisbusy I couldn’t disagree more, Dave would have gladly “sold out”, if he could of… Metallica does a lot for the fans for free… releasing content, old shows that are professionally mixed for free, not sure how they could do more while being one of the biggest bands ever
Went to the 08 New England Metal fest and was lucky enough to see Dave as him and the rest of the band was arriving. Only one in the band to take time out to come and talk to us. Told him I wanted to make music and he said “do it man” three simple words. I’ll always remember that. Wasn’t a whole lot, just the fact that he took the time to tell a 7 yr old that. Shit man I don’t give a damn what anyone says ab Dave. One of the best rockers of all time and a real dude. Always gonna have love for ole Davey.
so proud of dave ..that man is a true musical legend ...he has been hammering on those guitars for over 40 yrs now ..and has not got his fill yet ..new album out in september ..what i have heard is killer :)
Dave absolutely shreds! And keeps on doing so. Him & Ritchie Blackmore are my faves as far as those clean notes and intricate compositions go. Keep on shredding dudes! Ritchie has gone back a few centuries with that Renaissance fair stuff, but some of that is actually really good...am i tripping but Dave & Ritchie must collaborate on a medieval speed metal track😎🖖👍🍻
@@aaronnotte329 WRONG lol. He is clearly the best interviewer of all time. No one and I mean NO ONE has the ability to speak in great detail to the many different types of people who come on his show: intellectuals, physicists, musicians, fighters, mathematicians, economists, historians, actors, artists, politicians, comedians. Etc. etc. Joe can have Intelligent conversations with all of them.
@@springbloom5940 are you dumb?? He wrote the music for jump in the fire, four horseman, metal militia. And phantom lord. Every note was written by Dave.
Dave is thoughtful, articulate; everything you don't expect from a "rock star." Don't know him personally but I'd like to sit and talk with him. A wise soul.
I like and deeply appreciate Megadeth (and Mustaine) as a guitarist myself although I’m not a huge Megadeth fan - but I love listening to him speak. He’s just such an articulate and interesting man. I look forward to listening to this entire show.
Wow this is so awesome! Thank you for inviting Dave. I remember James was also on the podcast and it was also very emotional - talking about alcoholism. New Megadeth songs are frikin great!
