Dave Mustaine
publication date: Thursday, December 14, 2017 (part of Winter 2018)
category: 
Music
clue: He's been mega-successful ever since, but he's still remembered for being kicked out of the world's best-selling metal band.
explanation: Mustaine founded the band Megadeth after being fired from Metallica. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Matthew Preston, and Erik Bates
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