Megadeath's Dave Mustaine Diagnosed with Throat Cancer

Dave Mustaine, co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the American heavy metal band Megadeth, has announced he’s battling throat cancer.

“I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on – but I’ve faced obstacles before. I’m working closely with my doctors, and we’ve mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate. Treatment has already begun,” Dave, 57, wrote in a note. “Unfortunately, this requires that we cancel most shows this year. The 2019 Megacruise will happen, and the band will be a part of it in some form. All up to date information will be at megadeth.com as we get it. Megadeth will be back on the road ASAP.”

He also added that his band is “working on the follow up to Dystopia – which I can’t wait for everyone to hear.”

Dave concluded, “I’m so thankful for my whole team – family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more. I’ll keep everyone posted.”

We’re wishing Dave the best during this time.