Is Megadeth broke?

[D-Rock]

What are your thoughts on this theory regarding them disbanding...? Recently I heard they were opening up for Disturbed?

 

[RaceU4her]

I watched a video recently talking about how Dave has recently made millions off his wine company and other side deals, Megadeth might be struggling but I don’t think he personally is

 

[311boogieman]

Note to Dave: Please don't fuck this up.

 

[Techdeth]

I watched a video recently talking about how Dave has recently made millions off his wine company and other side deals, Megadeth might be struggling but I don’t think he personally is

Ya the band is probably is taking money from that . I also think he saw the Ozzy goodbye fan fare and hopes to get some love . He announced after Ozzy farewell and death . My first thought was that

 

[vultures]

I think it has more to do with Dave going through throat cancer. His voice hasn't been quite the same since. Who knows how much of a struggle touring is for him physically. I'm a big Megadeth fan, it's sad to see them go, but I'm glad he's going out respectfully. He could cling on like some of these other 80s washups that can't hack it anymore.

 

[Faded Abyss]

Dave has always been pretty good about lining his pockets. Back in the day, there were some good online forums. The pantera forum was so good… and the Megadeth forum was good too. Then I remember Dave making it to where it cost money to use. Poof, a good thing gone

 

[Techdeth]

Dave has always been pretty good about lining his pockets. Back in the day, there were some good online forums. The pantera forum was so good… and the Megadeth forum was good too. Then I remember Dave making it to where it cost money to use. Poof, a good thing gone

just think about how much he’s made off the first 3 Metallica albums

 

[Philhouse]

Ten thousand upfront.
Ten thousand when it's through.
And you know, He'll do it too!


Maybe he'll need to sell a Bentley or Aston Martin.
I guess he's always got the DM playbook for a new album/book publicity: a) throw shit on his ex-Megadeth members, or b) start lobbing shots at Lars/James/Kirk. Anything for some clicks and rage bait engagement.
Oh, but it's not his fault.. the interviewers set him up... yeah, He knows what he's doing and he could just not answer any questions he wants. He loves the drama.

I like Dave and his playing, but I'm well tired of his stupid bigmouth shit.

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Hello me, meet the broke me.

 

[Sick Michael]

I dont think they are broke. I could be wrong, but I get the sense that bands these days make the most money from touring. As others have hinted, I think maybe he's just had enough. I wouldnt blame him to be fair. If I lived in a mansion and had millions floating around, I think I'd find it hard to justify going away from home for long periods, when I dont really need to. I could see them follow the Slayer model, just rock up for a few concerts a year to keep the lights on.


Its a very different world now to the early 80s when Dave was homeless and had many extra-curriculars.

 

[MadAsAHatter]

^^^ Pretty much this.

I don't think they in any different financial situation than other bands of their stature. I'm sure Dave lines his pockets with more take-home pay than the rest of the band members, but as a whole I doubt they're struggling. And let's face it, Dave's getting on in years. Not everyone can or wants to keep pushing until they're 437 years old like the Rolling Stones.

 

[RaceU4her]

this whole video breaks down a lot of stuff ive never heard, how true it is i dont know

 

[thegame]

Yes, they can’t even put a price on peace

 

[JerEvil]

I get a sneaking suspicion Dave doesn’t LOVE touring anymore. Like when you see Metallica, they seem like they still love being out there. I don’t get that from Dave.

 

[anomaly]

Hello me, meet the broke me.

That reminds me " what do you mean I don't pay my bills...? What do you think? I'm broke, huh?"

 

[rottingcorpse]

I get a sneaking suspicion Dave doesn’t LOVE touring anymore. Like when you see Metallica, they seem like they still love being out there. I don’t get that from Dave.

This, for sure. But I don't think MegaDave really likes people in general. Im sure he loves those closest to him, but it's the "Limelight" effect. "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." Trying to be polite while doing grip and grins every day on tour has gotta suck.