Dave Mustaine Remembers Dimebag Darrell Nearly Joining Megadeth: ‘He Was a Better Guitar Player Than I Am’

I actually called him up and asked him to play in Megadeth. Fate would have completely changed if I would have called him before I called Nick Menza. I said, “Hey, Darrell, I’m looking for a guitar player.” And he goes, “Can I bring my brother?” And I went, “Who’s your brother?” He goes, “Vinny Paul! Don’t you know Vinny Paul?”

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