# Does DAVE MUSTAINE Like Any Death Metal Bands? ‘I Like Bands That Have A Singer’, He Says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/does-dave-mustaine-like-any-death-metal-bands-i-like-bands-that-have-a-singer-he-says/
- Published: 2026-11-12T21:50:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T09:50:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Blabbermouth
- Original article: https://blabbermouth.net/news/does-dave-mustaine-like-any-death-metal-bands-i-like-bands-that-have-a-singer-he-says
- Topics: Culture, Fashion

## Key points

- Mustaine prefers bands with a singer.
- He says death metal vocalists could explore more styles.
- Megadeth’s European tour begins in March 2027.

## Summary

Dave Mustaine says he prefers bands with a singer, while acknowledging the skill involved in death metal vocals and arguing that vocalists can broaden their style. His comments revisit a long-running discussion about the genre and how singers might combine growling with more conventional singing.

Mustaine cited Phil Anselmo’s contrasting vocals on Pantera’s “Cemetery Gates” and recalled using layered high and low vocals on Megadeth’s debut album. He also said that when he was asked about death metal in 1992, he knew little about its bands but recognised the genre’s place in heavy metal. Megadeth are due to tour Europe with Black Label Society and Testament from 9 March to 13 April 2027.

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