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Mustaine was a founding member of Metallica in 1981 with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, but he was kicked out 2 years later.

Of all the surprising things about the legendary metal man Dave Mustaine -- his survival of years of drug abuse, his recovery from freak nerve damage in his arm a decade ago, the fact that Megadeth is still playing quality heavy metal after nearly 30 years -- his wit might be the one most worth noting.

"I'm learning that I can still play after the surgery," says Dave.

Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine’s Gigantour has been dormant for four years, mothballed after three worldwide runs during the mid-2000s.

Gigantour: with Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9. The Palace, $13-$39.50. Dark Star Orchestra: 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Majestic Theatre, $20, $22. The Whispers: 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, $38-$40.

Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson knows how to raise holy hell onstage — but behind the scenes, he’s doing the Lord’s work. And the Lord’s homework.

Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson knows how to raise holy hell onstage — but behind the scenes, he’s doing the Lord’s work. And the Lord’s homework.

Megadeth's David Ellefson is studying to become a Lutheran minister

a behind the scenes look at the making of the video for Megadeth's "Public Enemy No. 1" has surfaced

 

Megadeth's David Ellefson is studying to become a Lutheran minister