Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has agreed to pay more than $1 million to his former manager. The Thrash metal legend, 63, was sued by 5B Artist Management - who started managing the band in 2014 - over unpaid commission fees and new court documents, obtained by Rolling Stone, show that Mustaine will have to fork out more than $1.4 million to founder Cory Brennan to settle the case after he allegedly “unexpectedly and unceremoniously terminated" his contract without reason.
Brennan claims that Mustaine replaced him with his son last year and that he is owed money for commissions from more than 40 tour dates and merchandise sales. Brennan's attorney Howard King says Mustaine owes his career comeback to 5B - who also manage the likes of Slipknot and Lamb of God - and has agreed to pay the hefty sum. He told the outlet: “Dave Mustaine, who has a known history of firing advisors, terminated 5B Artist Management after nine years of their having resurrected his failing career.
“Ignoring the success 5B had helped Dave achieve, including a campaign to help him win his first Grammy, the release of two hit albums, and the elevation of his touring from small clubs back to arenas and amphitheatres, Dave simply refused to pay commissions owing and forced 5B to file a lawsuit. While displeased at having to sue an artist, 5B is gratified that Dave has now agreed to have judgment entered against him for $1.4m in commissions he will have to pay.
” Mustaine filed a countersuit against 5.
