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In this clip from Gibson TV's Icons with Dave Mustaine, the Megadeth frontman recalls a pivotal moment in the band's history - the moment when they were offered a record deal. While heading back to their manager Jay Jones's Volkswagen Bug, Dave and the team were stopped by Cliff Burnstein, who had urgent news from New York – Combat Records wanted to sign Megadeth, but the budget offered for their debut album was shockingly low—"an insult," as Dave recalls, even to a first-time recording artist.
Dave shares this memorable story about the early days of Megadeth and how it all began with their first record deal. Dive deeper into these fascinating behind-the-scenes moments from his career in the full episode, now available on Gibson TV.
Dave Mustaine is undoubtedly one of the most influential lead players in metal and an incredible storyteller and he sat with Gibson TV to recall pivotal moments of his career.
In this intimate look into his musical journey, Dave lets viewers in and shares very personal stories about his childhood, his time with Metallica, and the enduring legacy of Megadeth. Rare photos and footage from Dave’s storied career and tumultuous life paint a picture of a man who has overcome so much and yet never, ever lost his absolute love of playing guitar and creating music.
Not to be missed if you're a heavy metal fan!
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