'I had already loosely conceptualized a logo for Megadeth and with the help of a friend named Peyton Tuttle had sketched out some original artwork well before the first album was recorded. In Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir, the Megadeth leader recalls the earliest version of the band's mascot and logo. And, no, it isn't short for Victor either, but it is short for something else - victim.ĭave Mustaine relayed years ago that Vic's last name was derived from something his mother said, which was not to headbang so much because he will 'rattle something loose up there.' The first name isn't just some cool-sounding hotshot name, as much as 'Vic' does sound plain cool. The name is based on a combination of a couple things.
Vic Rattlehead is the skull-faced mascot for thrash legends Megadeth.Īlthough he hasn't appeared on every single studio album cover in the manner Iron Maiden's iconic mascot Eddie has, Vic is still one of the most distinguished figures in heavy metal imagery. Who Is Vic Rattlehead + Why Is the Mascot Significant?
