Megadeth lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer

June 18, 2019

US thrash metal band Megadeth's lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

In a statement posted to the band's website, the heavy metal icon, 57, said the diagnosis was "clearly something to be respected and faced head on -- but I've faced obstacles before."

"I'm working closely with my doctors, and we've mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90 per cent success rate. Treatment has already begun."

Megadeth has since cancelled most of their upcoming world tour celebrating the band's 35th anniversary.

The band is currently working on a follow-up to their 15th studio album, Dystopa, released in 2016.

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