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Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Chris Poland Opens Up About Career Struggles

5/22/2025

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Ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland reveals that bandleader Dave Mustaine's public accusations of him being a “liar” severely impacted his career. After being fired in 1987 for heroin abuse, Poland struggled to find opportunities. Although he briefly reunited with the band in 2004, a lawsuit over demo rights has left him estranged from Mustaine ever since.

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Ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland reveals that bandleader Dave Mustaine's public accusations of him being a “liar” severely impacted his career. After being fired in 1987 for heroin abuse, Poland struggled to find opportunities. Although he briefly reunited with the band in 2004, a lawsuit over demo rights has left him estranged from Mustaine ever since.