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music16 days ago•16 min saved

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Cites Hand Injury and Cancer Recovery as Reasons for Band's Retirement

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has confirmed the band is retiring, citing a hand injury and a desire to prioritize his health after battling cancer. At a New York book launch for his memoir, Mustaine revealed he suffers from Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that fuses tendons in his palm. He stated that while he could continue as a vocalist, he refuses to stop playing guitar, which he calls his greatest love. The band's final studio album, released in January 2026, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Mustaine indicated that the current tour is the last, though he hopes to release a live album and some unreleased bonus tracks. He also shared that he has no interest in a solo career, viewing it as merely another Megadeth project.

via Rolling Stone|

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music8 months ago•26 min saved

Mustaine hints Megadeth’s farewell could come in a few years due to hand trouble

Dave Mustaine reveals his Dupuytren's contracture is making guitar playing painful, suggesting Megadeth may retire in the coming years. The band will continue touring for a few more years and has released its seventeenth and final album, with Mustaine noting he’d keep playing if possible but that his hands are betraying him.

via Louder|

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health3 years ago•1 min saved

The Neanderthal Connection to 'Viking Disease'

Neanderthal genes are linked to an increased risk of Dupuytren's contracture, also known as "Viking disease," which causes the fingers of one or both hands to freeze into a permanently bent position. The condition is most common in men of Scandinavian or northern European descent and is rarely seen in individuals of African descent. Researchers discovered 61 genetic risk factors for the disease, of which three were inherited from Neanderthals. The discovery highlights the health consequences of intermingling with Neanderthals, who share up to 98.5% of our DNA.

via New York Post |

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health3 years ago•2 min saved

The Neanderthal Connection to Viking Disease

Researchers have found that the genetic origins of "Viking disease," a condition that affects older Northern European men, can be traced back to Neanderthals. The disease, also known as Dupuytren's contracture, causes fingers to lock in a bent position and is significantly more common in men than women. The study identified 61 genetic risk factors for the disease, with three of the strongest risk factors inherited from Neanderthals. The findings provide further evidence of the consequences of intermingling between Neanderthals and modern humans.

via SciTechDaily|

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