Teemu Mäntysaari: Megadeth’s Missing Piece

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Dave Mustaine is absolutely buzzing about Teemu Mäntysaari, calling him the missing piece Megadeth needed — a humble, insanely talented guitarist who’s already redefined their sound. Teemu’s fiery solos on their latest record — which boasts over forty of them — sparked Mustaine’s creativity and helped the album smash number one in eleven countries. Once shy adjusting to Megadeth’s massive stage, Teemu now plays like he’s been part of the band forever, helping Mustaine feel like they’re truly a band again. The switch came after Kiko Loureiro stepped down to be with his kids — a move Mustaine…