On this best-of compilation of Loudwire’s ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’ collection, Megadeth icons Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson and Marty Friedman separate the reality from the lies written about them and the band on Wikipedia.

This video opens on the pure level — the start, when Mustaine was nonetheless in Metallica. He talks about how he wound up becoming a member of the group earlier than forming Megadeth following his ouster.

Ellefson, concerning an early second, tells the story behind how he obtained the nickname “Junior.” He says “it was fully demoralizing,” however it caught and he has discovered a sure fondness for it. Exodus’ Gary Holt even calls him by that identify!

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Addressing one other half of Megadeth’s historical past, Friedman corrects a falsehood about how he landed his audition with Megadeth.

Elsewhere, the three speak about how Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell virtually joined the group, Friedman’s multi-colored hair, Grammy nominations, getting kicked off a tour with Aerosmith and much more.

Watch the best-of compilation beneath.

All interviews carried out up by Megadeth’s ‘Dystopia’ album cycle.

Megadeth – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?