Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has reportedly agreed to pay a $1.4 million settlement following a lawsuit filed by a former supervisor who claimed he was owed commissions after he was “unceremoniously” fired.

As per Billboard, the lawsuit was filed final yr by Cory Brennan and 5 B Artist Administration. It alleged that Mustaine was refusing to pay greater than $1 million in unpaid commissions after abruptly terminating Brennan’s place earlier that very same yr. Experiences declare he was then changed by Mustaine’s son.

Mustaine and Megadeth have now agreed to pay Brennan and 5 B a complete of $1,400,006, reviews state. Nonetheless, it seems not all is revolved as Mustaine countersued Brennan final yr, claiming his time as supervisor had been “plagued with missteps” that induced severe hurt, together with damaging Mustaine’s listening to. These claims haven’t been resolved by the settlement, and can proceed to be litigated.

In a press release supplied to Billboard on 13 November, Brennan’s lawyer, Howard King, mentioned that whereas his consumer was “displeased at having to sue an artist,” he was “gratified” by the settlement. He added, “Dave Mustaine, who has a identified historical past of firing advisors, terminated 5 B Artist Administration after 9 years of their having resurrected his failing profession.

“Ignoring the success 5 B had helped Dave obtain, together with a marketing campaign to assist him win his first Grammy, the discharge of two hit albums, and the elevation of his touring from small golf equipment again to arenas and amphitheatres, Dave merely refused to pay commissions owing and compelled 5B to file a lawsuit.”