David Scott Mustaine is an American musician best known as the co-founder, vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of thrash metal band Megadeth. Prior to forming Megadeth, Mustaine was the original lead guitarist of heavy/thrash metal band Metallica, co-writing at least six released Metallica songs but not appearing on any of their albums.
Genres: Thrash Metal • Traditional Heavy Metal • Speed Metal • Hard Rock
Occupations: guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, musician, writer