Dave Mustaine of Megadeth announced early this morning that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Unfortunately, this requires that we cancel most shows this year.
Official Statement:
Iâve been diagnosed with throat cancer. Itâs clearly something to be respected and faced head on – but Iâve faced obstacles before. Iâm working closely with my doctors, and weâve 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 â which I canât wait for everyone to hear.
Iâm so thankful for my whole team â family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more.
Iâll keep everyone posted.
See you soon,
Dave Mustaine
