Wednesday 13 shared his perspective on Dave Mustaine and Megadeth’s musical evolution during a recent interview with Chuck Shute on his YouTube channel.
“I understand that now about Dave Mustaine. I used to think the same way and go ‘Well, how?’ But it’s always going to make him want to be better. And I think that’s why he’s kept the edge over Metallica,” Wednesday 13 said. “I dig Megadeth riffs. I feel like Metallica is doing what I’m doing now. They’re kind of chasing nostalgia sometimes and want to go play older riffs. And that’s awesome. Whereas Megadeath is still exploring and still coming up with stuff.”
“When they did ‘Symphony of Destruction’ and the ‘Countdown to Extinction’ record, they were changing the game musically,” he continued. “I dig Megadeath. And I like Dave Mustaine’s voice. It’s very Alice Cooper. I get compared to Dave Mustaine sometimes by people.”
“I say this about Megadeath. It’s why I lean toward Megadeath,” Wednesday 13 added. “The song, ‘Symphony of Destruction,’ I always loved that riff. ‘Dead in Hollywood’ by Murder Dolls, I was trying to do Megadeath in my own way. That’s my nod to Megadeth.”
Both artists are actively pursuing their distinct musical paths. This highlights the ongoing evolution in the metal scene.
Mustaine reinforced his commitment to technical innovation in metal in a March 2025 interview with The PRP. He criticized nu-metal for its lack of solos, stating, “Thank God that genre went away.”
Wednesday 13 draws parallels between his style and Megadeth’s influence. However, he continues to forge his own path. Reports from recent interviews revealed the horror-punk frontman released his new album ‘Mid Death Crisis’ on April 25, 2025. The album showcases his evolution in theatrical storytelling and heavy riff-driven music.
Loudwire documented Megadeth’s consistent push for technical proficiency as a benchmark for musical evolution. This coverage provides additional context to Wednesday 13’s comments about Mustaine’s innovative approach.
The ongoing discussion about musical innovation and evolution in metal highlights different approaches by veteran acts. Each band maintains its relevance and artistic integrity in unique ways.
