Dave Mustaine discusses his decision to include his version of Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning” on the final Megadeth album as a way to pay respect to his former bandmates.
Mustaine reflects on his early days in Metallica, highlighting James Hetfield’s transition from singer to a powerhouse guitar player.
Mustaine emphasizes the importance of doing justice to the original song while adding a modern touch to Megadeth’s version.
Mustaine’s inclusion of “Ride The Lightning” on the album was driven by a desire to close the circle on his career and show respect for his musical roots with Metallica.



