Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Coach Reginaldo Almeida of the Renzo Gracie academy took to Instagram to congratulate the 64-year-old thrash metaller and his fellow college students on their promotions. Mustaine had beforehand earned his purple belt from the academy in 2021 and in addition has black belts in Taekwondo and Ukidokan karate. He joins one other metallic martial artist, Software’s Maynard James Keenan, by acquiring his Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
“Watching these six males earn their Black Belts was emotional for me — as a result of I do know their tales, their struggles, their sacrifices, and every little thing they needed to overcome to face on these mats immediately,” wrote Almeida. “Every one in all them confirmed up on days when life was heavy…on days after they had been drained…on days when quitting would’ve been simpler. However they stored going. That’s what makes a Black Belt. Not expertise. Not power. Coronary heart. Consistency. Humility.”
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Mustaine’s black belt promotion is definitely a constructive signal contemplating that the musician has confronted well being illnesses lately, together with a battle with throat most cancers in 2019. He’s indicated that Megadeth’s impending retirement is at the very least partially well being associated, so it’s good to see him nonetheless energetic on the mat.
In the meantime, Megadeth are set to launch their remaining album in January, and embark on the primary dates of their farewell tour in February, beginning with a Canadian run. Later in 2026, Megadeth will be part of up with Iron Maiden as help for the latter’s North American tour launching in August. Get tickets right here.
View Reginaldo Almeida’s Instagram submit congratulating Mustaine and others for his or her black belts beneath.