Top Does Dave Mustaine Get Money From Metallica?

I think it’s interesting that Dave Mustaine receives royalties from Metallica, even after leaving the band. It seems like a good thing that they can still make money from their old music. I’m not sure if he gets royalties for all the songs he wrote or just some of them. But it’s interesting that he says Kirk Hammett got his mitts on his royalties for “Metal Militia.” I’m sure it must have been annoying for Mustaine, but it’s good that he can still benefit from the success of Metallica.

Now, let’s dive deeper into this “Metal Militia” royalty situation. “Metal Militia” was written by Dave Mustaine and appeared on Metallica’s debut album, “Kill ‘Em All.” Although Mustaine is credited as a writer, he actually left Metallica before the album was released. Since Mustaine was no longer a member of the band, he wasn’t entitled to the same royalties as the other members. So, how come he received any money at all? Well, this is where the “Kill ‘Em All” royalty split gets interesting.

According to reports, the original band members of Metallica received an equal share of the royalties for the album. However, Mustaine’s share was reportedly held in escrow. He only received a portion of it at a later date, possibly after a legal settlement or as a result of a contract agreement. As for Kirk Hammett, he joined Metallica after Mustaine left, so it’s likely that he didn’t receive any royalties from “Metal Militia.” He was probably involved in the distribution of the royalties, as the guitarist of Metallica, but he wouldn’t have personally received any share from that specific song.

So, while it’s true that Dave Mustaine does receive royalties from Metallica, it’s not necessarily a straightforward process. It’s a complex situation with likely legal agreements and potentially even ongoing negotiations, especially concerning his share from the “Kill ‘Em All” album. It seems that both the band and Mustaine have reached some sort of an agreement on the royalties. Hopefully, they can all continue to benefit from the success of “Kill ‘Em All” for years to come.