| First Name | Dave |
| Last Name | Mustaine |
| Full Name at Birth | David Scott Mustaine |
| Other Names | Megadave |
| Age | 50 |
| Date of Birth | September 13, 1961 |
| Birthplace | La Mesa, San Diego, California |
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 175 |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Light |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer, Guitarist, Producer, Composer, Songwriter |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Metallica, Megadeth |
| Brand Endorsements | Dean GuitarSeymore DuncanMarshall Guitars |
| Official Website | megadeth.com |
| Father | John Mustaine |
| Mother | Emily Mustaine |
| Sister(s) | Deborah K. MustaineMichelle MustaineSuzanne Mustaine |
| Other Family Members | Justis Mustaine (son)Elektra Mustaine (daughter) |
| Favorite Movies | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966) |
| Favorite TV Shows | CNN Headlines NewsESPNNHL TonightThe Three StoogesGet Smart [2008]Green Hornet [2011] |
| Favorite Bands | AC/DCLed ZeppelinKissJudas PriestHelloweenSlayerGuns N' RosesDio |
| Favorite Books | The Prince (Niccolo Machiavelli) [1532]The Art Of War (Sunzi Sun Tzu) [2002] |
| Favorite Foods | MexicanSushiItalianEnglish Breakfast |
David Scott "Dave" Mustaine (born September 13, 1961, La Mesa, California) is the founder, main songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist for the American thrash metal band Megadeth. Mustaine was also the first lead guitarist and co-songwriter of Metallica until his departure in 1983. In 2009, he was ranked No. 1 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists. Mustaine was also ranked eighty-ninth by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He is also the manager for the Canadian band "Baptized in Blood."
Selected Dave Mustaine film and TV show credits: