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Megadeth's Mustaine Rerecords Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" for Farewell Album
30 Oct
Summary
- Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine rerecords Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" for final Megadeth album
- Mustaine wanted to pay respect to Metallica's James Hetfield and the band's legacy
- Megadeth's farewell album is set for release on January 23, 2026
As Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine prepares to release his final album with the band, he has revealed a surprising inclusion – a rerecorded version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning." Mustaine, who co-wrote the original song before leaving Metallica in 1983, says he wanted to do something to "close the circle" on his career and pay respect to Metallica's James Hetfield.
"No one ever talks to me about that," Mustaine says of Hetfield's guitar playing prowess. "One day he's a singer, the next day he's this fucking powerhouse and I've always respected him as a guitar player." Mustaine's rendition of "Ride the Lightning" is a little faster and deeper in tone than Metallica's original, but the guitar work remains just as muscular.
