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Dave Mustaine Reclaims Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” For Final Megadeth Album

Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine famously served as Metallica’s lead guitarist in the early ’80s before being kicked out and replaced by Kirk Hammett a month before the recording of debut album Kill ‘Em All in 1983. Mustaine has writing credits on a bunch of early Metallica classics, including two that made it onto their 1984 sophomore release Ride The Lightning. Now Mustaine is taking one of those songs back.

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06:15 on October 31 2025

Dave Mustaine Reclaims Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” For Final Megadeth Album

Stereogum — Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine famously served as Metallica’s lead guitarist in the early ’80s before being kicked out and replaced by Kirk Hammett a month befo... more info
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16:00 on October 31 2025

Megadeth's Final Album To Include Metallica Classic

Antimusic Rock — Megadeth announced that their forthcoming self-titled final album will feature a reimagining of the Metallica classic 'Ride The Lightning.' more info
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04:10 on October 31 2025

DAVE MUSTAINE Confirms He Covered METALLICA's "Ride The Lightning" On MEGADETH's New Album: "I Wanted To Do Something To Close The Circle"

Metal Injection — "I wanted to do something that I felt would be a good song." The post DAVE MUSTAINE Confirms He Covered METALLICA's "Ride The Lightning" On MEGADETH's New Albu... more info
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