Dave Mustaine Says He’s ‘An Independent’, Pushes Back On Right Wing Label

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has again addressed his political stance, insisting he is not aligned with any party despite years of headlines tying him to right wing politics.

Speaking on Roisin O’Connor’s Good Vibrations podcast, Mustaine said:

“I’m a very keen observer, and I probably see things very similar to the way you see things. But the world has developed into a place where if you’re somebody offering a product, it’s best for you not to talk about your political persuasion. We never used to do that. People never used to say who they voted for. It’s none of your goddamn business. And people think I’m a right-winger. I’m not. I’m an independent. I’ve voted for Democrats, I’ve voted for Republicans. I vote for whoever’s the least of two evils, sometimes three.”

Mustaine suggested the narrative around him has been shaped by former associates (per Blabbermouth).

“Well, I believe that people who get fired from MEGADETH are bitter… And it’s really easy to say bad stuff about me,” he said, adding that fans who meet the band often see a different side. “When we’re down in South America, we’ll sit out on the steps of the hotel and serenade the fans. That’s how we really are. That’s how we live. We love our fans.”

Mustaine and Politics

In a recent New York Times interview, Mustaine described himself as a Christian who is “spiritual, not religious,” stating, “I’m a Christian, and I answer to a different set of angels. I obey the law, but no, I’m not a right-winger.”

Politics and Mustaine have long been intertwined, from participating in 1992’s ‘Rock The Vote’ campaign to controversial onstage remarks over the years, he has repeatedly argued that he encourages fans to think for themselves rather than follow a party line.

“I’ve always said, when I talk to people, I try and show them both sides and then let that person pick,” he previously stated. “I don’t try and tell people in my songs what to do.”

For Mustaine, the message remains consistent, independent, non-partisan, and unwilling to be boxed in.

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