Of Mice And Men by Megadeth

Album: The System Has Failed (2004)

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Dave Mustaine wrote this about growing into a passionate young man, but being shocked when he was kicked out of his band Metallica when he was 25. >>
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Cory - Calgary, Canada

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Aaron Clarke from Australia Dave obviously written about his life and all that transpired with Metallica and other friends however, Dave is not just angry at Metallica and those in the past he realizes he has f--k up as well.
Alex from Fresno, CaNick...No.
Max from Gothenburg, SwedenOr the title came from the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
Nick from Cairns, AustraliaThe title propably came from the song "Of Wolf And Man" from Metallica's Black Album. Just remove the Wolf in Of Wolf And Man and you get the idea...
Mikkho from Malabon City, OtherDamn, Dave Mustaine can't get over with that event. He's now a famous musician without the aid of Metallica.

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