Dave Mustaine is considered to be one of the most influential heavy metal guitarists of all time. This fantastic guitarist is known for his freakish stage antics and his passion for heavy metal and rock music. A man of humble beginnings, he has carved a permanent place for himself in the world of music. However, the earlier days of this rock musician’s life is a woeful case study in bad behavior. From drug peddling to firing band mates at whim and 17 visits to drug rehab centers, he is the quintessential media magnate and has attracted more negative attention than positive. Yet, his capabilities and his sheer passion for music also earned him a place in the hearts of his fans around the world. Although, he was initially known for his episodes of drunken and aggressive behavior and personal clashes with other members in the band, he managed to turn his life around. People who work the circuit now know him as a born-again Christian who is careful not to work with black metal or satanic bands. A vocal critic of the American political system and its politicians, he is well-known to the American public as the man who can put any politician in his place with his razor-sharp arguments and political ideologies.