In an interview with Fox News the Megadeth star also revealed the secret of his band's longevity was simply to treat people with respect - a trait he says is lost on many musicians.

Megadeth will release their 15th studio album early next month when 'Dystopia' hits stores on April 8, and discussing the themes and tone of his lyrics, Mustaine tells Fox News: "If you're a musician who writes happy love songs and stuff like that, if that makes your boat float, that's great.

"I like talking about things that affect me. I came from a broken family, broken home, latchkey kid, I was on food stamps, that whole thing, so I know what it's like to have the odds stacked against you.