Megadeth’s David Mustaine reveals ‘chemo brain’ struggles 7 years after cancer diagnosis

Dave Mustaine chronicles his cancer ordeal in his new memoir (Picture: Getty Images)

Dave Mustaine was always going to end his career on his terms.

Megadeth’s inimitable, mercurial leader for over 40 years, the thrash-metal maverick recently announced the disbandment of the group he initially formed in 1983 to rival his ex-bandmates in Metallica. A global farewell tour is already in progress.

Mustaine’s band have sold in excess of 50 million albums, and arguably with fewer compromises than his former comrades. Seldom losing sight of the sneering, razor-sharp thrash that brought them to the dance. This year’s Megadeth – their self-titled 17th and final studio a...