Dave Mustaine, founder and vocalist of the influential metal band Megadeth, announced he has throat cancer.
The singer posted a message to his fans on social media on Monday.
Posting on Instagram, he shared, “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.”
His treatment means the band will not be able to tour.
He continued, “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.”
But he promised new music soon, “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.”
Mustaine was a member of Metallica from 1981 until 1983, before getting kicked out. He went on to form Megadeth and they released “Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good” in 1985. Their latest release is “Dystopia” from 2016.
