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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why Guitar Solo In MEGADETH’s Version Of ‘Ride The Lightning’ Is Close To KIRK HAMMETT’s 1984 Recording

todayJanuary 3, 2026

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In a new interview with Spain’s MariskalRockTV, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of “Ride The Lightning”, the title track of METALLICA’s 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled…

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In a new interview with Spain’s MariskalRockTV, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of “Ride The Lightning”, the title track of METALLICA’s 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled…
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