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Scott Ian Reacts to Metallica Firing Dave Mustaine
Scott Ian recalls Metallica's surprise firing of Dave Mustaine in 1983.
In brief
Scott Ian recalls Metallica's surprise firing of Dave Mustaine in 1983. Scott Ian learned Metallica fired Dave Mustaine in 1983 after watching them in NYC, then met Kirk Hammett the next day. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Metallica fired Dave Mustaine
Scott Ian heard Metallica told him they fired Dave Mustaine in 1983.
Ian saw Metallica in NYC
Ian watched Metallica in a scuzzy rehearsal room in New York City.
Cliff Burton's remark
Cliff Burton said, 'Oh, not much. We fired Dave. He's on a Greyhound back to California.'
“Oh, not much. We fired Dave. He's on a Greyhound back to California.”
Ian thought it was a joke
Ian believed Cliff's remark was a joke because Metallica had a show booked soon.
Ian confirmed with Metallica
Ian asked James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich if it was true, who confirmed it was real.
Ian met Kirk Hammett
Ian met Kirk Hammett the next day after Metallica hired him.
The takeaway
Scott Ian learned Metallica fired Dave Mustaine in 1983 after watching them in NYC, then met Kirk Hammett the next day.
