'The band's name means the act of dying, but, like, really mega.' -on Megadeth
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mustaine explains the dark origin of his band's name while emphasizing their large-scale success.
- In plain terms
- Our band name means death but we are huge.
- What can you take from it?
- Dark themes can coexist with mainstream success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your name say about you?
- How do you balance image and art?
Another view
Focusing on name meaning might distract from the music itself.
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