Bei Dave Mustaine, dem Frontman von MEGADETH, wurde Kehlkopfkrebs diagnostiziert. Die Diagnose wurde von Dave selbst über seine Social Media Kanäle veröffentlicht. Im Rahmen seines Statements spricht Dave von einer 90% Chance auf Heilung und dass er sich bereits in Behandlung befindet. Allerdings sagen Megadeth verständlicherweise so gut wie alle für 2019 gebuchten Konzerte ab. Ausgenommen davon wird wahrscheinlich die von MEGADETH ausgerichtete Metal-Kreuzfahrt MEGACRUISE sein, die stattfinden wird und bei der die Band in einer noch nicht näher genannten Form teilnehmen wird.
Hier das Statement von Dave Mustaine:
"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.
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.
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.
I’m so thankful for my whole team – family, doctors, band members, trainers, and more.
I’ll keep everyone posted.
See you soon,
Dave Mustaine"
Die Nachrichten sorgten natürlich für zahlreiche Reaktionen von diversen Musiker*innen, ein paar davon haben wir für Euch zusammengefasst:
Gary Holt (SLAYER) via Instagram: "Sending healing vibes to my bloodbrother and friend for what’s almost my entire musical life @davemustaine . If anyone can battle this and kick the ass of this, it’s you brother. Your Exodus family is with you, as is the entire metal community 🤘🏻#fuckcancer"
David Ellefson (MEGADETH) via Twitter: "Praying for my friend @DaveMustaine for a full and speedy recovery!"
ANTHRAX via Twitter: "To our brother Dave, We are with you. Stay strong and all the best for your speedy recovery. Much love from all of us at Anthrax"
Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL) via Instagram: "Tout le monde is with you, Dave. We all love you and are with you 🖤💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 @davemustaine"
OVERKILL via Twitter: "Sending positive vibes to @DaveMustaine who has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. Stay strong brother! @Megadeth @TheMEGACruise"
John 5 (Rob Zombie) via Twitter: "Wishing you a speedy recovery @DaveMustaine - kick cancers ass! Here’s to a Megarecovery! #FuckCancer"
Alex Skolnick (Testament) via Twitter: "Hang in there Dave, my friend. Unwelcome news but we’ve got your back and know you’ll fight this off with the same intensity & passion that you’ve brought to music (& for which we’re all grateful). May a true “Holy War” be declared on cancer"
