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Dave Mustaine Earns Black Belt After Overcoming Cancer

12/14/2025

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Dave Mustaine, the 64-year-old vocalist and guitarist of Megadeth, earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He received the promotion from Reggie Almeida at the Renzo Gracie school in Tennessee.
Mustaine previously earned a brown belt and has overcome throat cancer.
Megadeth plans a farewell tour lasting three to five years.

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Dave Mustaine, the 64-year-old vocalist and guitarist of Megadeth, earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He received the promotion from Reggie Almeida at the Renzo Gracie school in Tennessee.
Mustaine previously earned a brown belt and has overcome throat cancer.
Megadeth plans a farewell tour lasting three to five years.