The historical “Troubles” that plagued Ireland for more than a century are a sensitive issue so when Dave Mustaine made a misguided comment to an audience in Northern Ireland in 1988, it led to severe consequences. Both Poland and Samuelson were fired soon after the subsequent tour ended as a result of their addiction issues.
Released in September 1986 after Capitol Records bought the rights from Combat, the LP sparked Megadeth’s first hit in the title track while becoming regarded as a masterpiece of the thrash genre. Poland was back by the time Megadeth started to record their second album, Peace Sells … but Who’s Buying. ‘Peace Sells … but Who’s Buying?’įor their first major tour, the drug-addled Poland was briefly replaced by guitarist Mike Albert. Mustaine was furious, but couldn't oversee its replacement until a 2002 reissue. Unfortunately, Combat Records mislaid the original approved artwork for Killing is My Business … and Business is Good!, then came up with a shoddy alternative concept. Mustaine created the band mascot Vic Rattlehead while thinking about the phrase “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” based on his interpretation of the line in his song “The Skull Beneath the Skin.” He explained that “Vic” was short for “victim” and “Rattlehead” came from his mother’s warning that he’d “rattle something loose” in his head if he continued to head bang.
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