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Dave Mustaine Announces September Release of 'In My Darkest Hour'

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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has officially confirmed that his memoir *In My Darkest Hour* will be released on September 8 via Da Capo Publishing's Grand Central imprint in the United States and Canada. The book details a harrowing journey of survival, covering mustache cancer battles while striving to keep himself alive and maintain stability within his family unit after being ousted from Metallica during its early days as part of thrash metal scene history that began with Mustaine founding Megadeth on September 8 in the United States or Canada.

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    Dave Mustaine's memoir 'In My Darkest Hour' has an official release date of September 8.
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    The publisher Da Capo (part of Grand Central Publishing) will be releasing the new autobiography in paperback format.
Mar 19, 2026 "In My Darkest Hour" by Dave Mustaine is officially set for release on September 8 via Da Capo imprint of Grand Central Publishing.
Mar 19, 2:34 PM (local) 'This was a journey of me saving myself': Megadeth frontman confirms memoir details his cancer battle and family life in the upcoming book 'In My Darkest Hour' scheduled for September release.
Feb 20, Mar (approx) "Dave Mustaine's Memoir Coming This September": The article highlights Dave Mustaine as a central figure in the early thrash metal scene and his time with Metallica before founding Megadeth.
[Feb/Mar] 'In My Darkest Hour' by Dave Mustaine is confirmed for September release, co-written to detail life after cancer diagnosis.

Dave Mustainen vahvisti uuden muistelmateoksen 'In My Darkest hour' julkaisun syyskuussa.

— [Mar 19, 19:22] Dave Mustainen muistolmatos In my Darkest Hour julkaistaan syksy (Kaaoszine.fi)

'Tämä oli matkani pelastamaan itseni ja pysymään elossa sekä pitämään perheessäni yhteyttä jatkamassa musiikin tekemistä': Megadethin frontimies Dave Mustaineen muistelmasta In my Darkest Hour, joka palaa hänen syöpätautinsa taistelunsa.

— [Mar 19, 20:54] 'Tämä oli matkani pelastamaan itseni ja pysymään elossa sekä pitämään perheessäni yhteyttä jatkamassa musiikin tekemistä': Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaineen muistelmasta In my Darkest Hour (Loudersound)

Dave Mustaineen 'In My Darkest hour' -muistelmateos saa virallisen julkaistuajan; kirjan kansi paljastettiin.

— [Mar 19, 20:54] DAVE MUSTAINE's In my Darkest Hour muistelmassa saanut virallinen julkaisuaika (Blabbermouth)

'In My Darkest hour' -muistelmateos paljastaa Mustaineen syöpätautinsa taustalla.

— [Mar 19, 20:54] Megadethin Dave Mustain suunnittelee avartavaa muistelmasta (Rollingstone)

'Jos on joku metalli-ympyrässä joka ajattelee tarinan arvokkuuttaan elämäkerralliseksi teokselle, se olisi Dave Mustaine. Ja oikeutetusti - mies oli thrash metalin keskiössä kun sen räjähti 80-luvulla.

— [Mar 19] DAVE MUSTAINE's muistelmasta 'In my Darkest hour' tuleva julkaisua (Feeds.feedburner.com)
Dave Mustainen muistelmateos “In My Darkest Hour” julkaistaan syyskuussa

Dave Mustaine on vahvistanut uuden kirjan 'In My Darkest Hour' julkaisun päiväksi syyskuuta, jossa hän kertoo rehellisesti seitsemän vuoden taistelusta kielentyyven levyepiteelikarsinooman kanssa. Kirjassa kuvataan hänen matkaa hoidosta studioon ja selviytymistä sairauden myötä sekä sen vaikutuksia perheeseensä ja musiikkiuraansa, mukaan lukien Megadethin historian korkeimman albumisijoituksen saavuttaminen vuonna 2026.

Dave Mustaine’s Memoir ‘In My Darkest Hour’ Coming This September

Dave Mustaine is set on September 8 for the release of his memoir *In My Darkest Hour*, co-written with Joe Layden and published by Da Capo. The book details his seven-year journey through squamous cell carcinoma treatment, remission from a previous arm injury in the early 2000s, and how these health challenges impacted him as Megadeth's vocalist while striving to continue making music for family survival rather than just fan appeal.

“This was a journey of me saving myself, staying alive, keeping my family together and continuing to make music”: Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s memoir In My Darkest Hour, looking back on his cancer battle, to come out in September

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine will release his third memoir on September 8 via De Capo Press. Published by Joe Layden of *The New York Times*, the new title details mustache singer/guitarist's seven-year journey through squamous cell carcinoma treatment, recovery from a tongue diagnosis in late-2019 and remission to producing Megadeths first album after his health issues 2023 The Sick.

DAVE MUSTAINE's 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir Gets Official Release Date; Book Cover Unveiled

Grand Central Publishing's Da Capo imprint has set a September 8, 2026 release date for Dave Mustaine's memoir *In My Darkest Hour*, which details his seven-year cancer treatment journey from diagnosis in late 2019 to remission. The book is co-written by journalist Joe Layden and aims to reveal the universal human experience of facing serious illness while maintaining family unity, creativity, and self-preservation through lacerating honesty about Mustaine's harrowing medical ordeal.

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Plans Revealing Memoir Examining Cancer Journey

Dave Mustaine is releasing an autobiography detailing his seven-year cancer treatment journey from a 2019 diagnosis to remission, which inspired him and helped keep family together while he continued recording music with Megadeth six months later. The book highlights how the thrash-metal founder found resolve in faith during this harrowing experience before announcing that their upcoming album will be his final one after four decades of work.