Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine reveals throat cancer diagnosis

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has been diagnosed with throat cancer, according to a post on his social media today. Most upcoming Megadeth tour dates have been cancelled, though Mustaine confirms that the band will still participate in the upcoming Megacruise “in some form.” No news if this will affect the band’s upcoming tour with Ozzy Osbourne, which is scheduled to hit Canada next year, following Ozzy’s recent tour cancellation of his own. Read Mustaine’s statement in full below. All the best Dave!

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.

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.

Meanwhile, Kiko, David, Dirk and I are in the studio, working on the follow up to Dystopia – which I can’t wait for everyone to hear.

I’m so thankful for my whole team – family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more.

I’ll keep everyone posted.

See you soon,
Dave Mustaine