Dave Mustaine Issues Open Letter To Metallica

posted Feb 28, 2009 at 11:24 AM by xFiruath. (77 Comments)

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Dave Mustaine has issued the following open letter to Metallica regarding their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

"Droogies!

"Metallica as you know has been selected to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, it is with much respect that I say 'congratulations!'

"I also had the nice surprise of hearing that they called to invite me to the pre-ceremony party the night before, and then to the actual ceremony. Unfortunately as you all know, I will be winding down our European tour with Judas Priest so I will be unable to attend.

"However, I'd like to say to Lars and James, 'I am so very proud of all you have accomplished. I will continue to pray for the very best for you and your families as I always have.'

"Thank you for the invitation and thinking of me.

"Respectfully yours, Dave Mustaine"

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1. xFiruath writes:

He must have had someone else write this and then put his name on it, because other than the "I've always been praying for you" bit he didn't saying anything too outrageously annoying, offensive, or childish.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:26 AM ET | IP Logged

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2. Demoncleaner writes:

Dave is a classy dude

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:38 AM ET | IP Logged

3. lumpus 5 writes:

he shoulda wrote,"No thanks balding boring repeating same crap music fags, im still making good thrash music see ya'

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:39 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. brandedcfh420 writes:

but what this article is not saying is that the tour ends march 23, and the ceremony is apr 4. so he has the ability to attend. by him sayin this just shows how his ego still has him by the ball$!!!!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:56 AM ET | IP Logged

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5. charest writes:

lol no grats to Kirk, waaaaa!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 12:22 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. b12 writes:

awwwwwww how nice

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged

7. MuDvAyNe fan writes:

i don't blame him...if metallica invited me i would have made up a lie too.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 1:19 PM ET | IP Logged

8. lasciv writes:

pansy asses!!!!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 1:33 PM ET | IP Logged

9. Max Kessler writes:

You can tell he's p***ed

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 2:27 PM ET | IP Logged

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10. Diamond Oz writes:

Wait til the new album is about to come out, he'll change his tone then

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 2:32 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. Progressivity_In_All writes:

Really, I think Dave announced it this way rather than calling up the guys because he wants everyone to know he's not bitter, he's respectful, and he really wants the best for Metallica.

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 2:37 PM ET | IP Logged

12. hahaha writes:

yeah and also he knows if it wasnt for him metallica would have never gotten that award all there good sh** was co written by dave!! well most of it

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:21 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. Netromancer writes:

I wouldn't say a few songs on one of four albums makes up "most".

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. Jenny writes:

I have to agree with post 11. I thought that was really nice of him, and nice of Metallica for inviting him as well.

"Into Battle" -Ensiferum

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:58 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. macky3214 writes:

Me and dave go way back

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:58 PM ET | IP Logged

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16. Red writes:

Hey, I created DAve and only I will destroy him when it pleases me !!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 5:15 PM ET | IP Logged

17. Kali writes:

I am calling Satan now... I must know what the temperature in Hell is right now!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 6:07 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. Kalis_wrath writes:

Called Satan. He says there is cirtianly a bit of a strong cold draft. Damn demons need to learn to close doors! You would think they were born in barns!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 6:24 PM ET | IP Logged

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19. Red writes:

Weren't they ?

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 8:16 PM ET | IP Logged

20. SATAN, LORD OF HELL writes:

STOP CALLING ME, RASCALS!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 9:16 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. Kalis_wrath writes:

^^Ahahahahahahaha! *LMAO* More MU shenanagans!

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 9:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. XWigglesX writes:

f*** he got kicked out like 20 years ago. You never hear any other ex band member from ANY other band constanly talking about their old band. f*** off Dave

# Feb 28, 2009 @ 10:09 PM ET | IP Logged

23. ZT* writes:

"Dave is a classy dude"

I second that.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 1:16 AM ET | IP Logged

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24. wilco writes:

branded
you are sharp indeed the tour will be over by the end of this month
dave is planning something other wise he is not so nice to say this word
it could be that juanvaldez the coffee dude wrote this for him
because he needs to sell coffee

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 5:07 AM ET | IP Logged

25. mfh writes:

Droogies? (A Clockwork Orange), because Alex's droogs didnt betray him... oh wait!

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 5:08 AM ET | IP Logged

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26. Red writes:

You know Kali, hell is probably the only business that will never run out of customers...that was a great idea...but I,ll go to their competitor when my time comes.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 7:49 AM ET | IP Logged

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27. Popctrl writes:

Wow, look at the undertones there. Congratulating half the band, making clearly false excuses. I think this is secretly a f*** you.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. Kalis_wrath writes:

I will miss you, Red. Quite alot.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 5:43 PM ET | IP Logged

29. b.bristowe writes:

With him being all born again christian I wouldn't doubt that he forgave metallica.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 6:37 PM ET | IP Logged

30. mark2342 writes:

hahah its funny how he doesn't acknowledges Kirk at all

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 7:21 PM ET | IP Logged

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31. ATTILATHEHEN writes:

It appears Dave is having a Sally Field moment.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 7:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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32. Fuck_A_Name writes:

Post 4 and 27 hit the nail on the f***in head as far as I'm concerned. I'm really just posting to make sure everybody reads those two comments and thinks about it.

This is basically him saying: Yeah, that's nice, but I've got better sh** to do than watch a band that kicked me out 20 years ago accept an award. I have megadeth, and I'm doing fine. People still respect my band you twats, but god bless.

As I've heard it, I think Dave wrote, or at least contributed to about half of Kill Em all, and a few songs on Ride the lightning, hence the gritty thrashiness of the first two albums, and a more epic sort of heavy metal sound on the other two.

Then again, the first album is the easiest out of the four albums to play, like, rediculously easier than the other 3 on guitar, soooo... he can go ahead and claim credit for those songs, kirk cliff and james still wrote Dyers eve and Master of Puppets, and Creeping Death is entirely kirk's fault, so, f*** him anyway, they would have been big with or without him. :P

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# Mar 1, 2009 @ 7:55 PM ET | IP Logged

33. WARLOCK writes:

Now playing: Megadeth's "Liar."

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 8:36 PM ET | IP Logged

34. Anti-Heftfield. writes:

James can't sing anymore, time to hang it up dude.

# Mar 1, 2009 @ 8:38 PM ET | IP Logged

35. Manny Mann writes:

James hasn't been able to sing for about 15 years, but at least he doesn't sound like an old woman like Dave does live. All Dave cares about is "that elusive number one album." And I'm not defending Selloutica either. But I still listen to both bands' older stuff cause all that is still good sh**.

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 6:44 AM ET | IP Logged

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36. Die4Dethklok writes:

I do agree that Daves influence on the early albums was quite good, but, im a Cliff supporter... lol... My personal fave is ...And Justice For All.
I agree that this message is a f*** you in a way, but his leaving out Kirk is understandable. Why would you give congrats to your replacement? And, in response to posts 34 and 35, James might not be a great vocalist, but you have heard Daves pathetis warbling haven't you. A great and respectable musician no doubt, but a singer he is not...
I dont like Megadeth, most of the music is ok, but I (obviously) don't like the singing. I haven't liked Metallica since Cliff died (RIP) which was before i was born. I just clicked on this for a laugh.. haha

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37. Die4Dethklok writes:

Pathetic* woops...

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# Mar 2, 2009 @ 7:14 AM ET | IP Logged

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38. americanpatriot1 writes:

In response to the brief exchange between Kali and Red, I would like to let you guys know that yesterday, for a brief moment in time, Hell actuallym did freeze over. It snowed all day here in Georgia!!! It was my son's first time seeing it, and all he could say was, "It's raining.....It's cold.....I go back inside." He never even got off the porch. Hard to believe he'll be 3 in 2 months. Anyhoo, both of these bands are garbage now.

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 7:35 AM ET | IP Logged

39. G writes:

I was expecting Dave to act like an Arse but it's sweet of him to wish those guys well despite the feud they had. As for who's better, I prefer Megadeath.

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 9:05 AM ET | IP Logged

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40. xman writes:

that was very nice dave .

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 11:39 AM ET | IP Logged

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41. murder667 writes:

"congrats to lars and james!......and kirk you suck more then you did in 1983!" HAHAHAHA

thats prolly what dave wanted to write, but some metallisheep might buy his albums so he cant piss them off lol jk.

congrats to em, not a fan of anything after the black album but its cool theyre gettin in. and cant wait for new megadeth album

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 3:06 PM ET | IP Logged

42. ZT* writes:

"I haven't liked Metallica since Cliff died (RIP) which was before i was born."

Idiot....

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 4:20 PM ET | IP Logged

43. ar writes:

"Why would you give congrats to your replacement?"

Because 25 years have passed and it's moronic to hold a grudge for that long.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 6:19 AM ET | IP Logged

44. Levito writes:

Megadeth is twice Alternica. Dave is twice james+kirk.

Fanboys hate him, metalheads love him, like it or not Dave is the king of American Metal.

More fans for Alternica yes, more fans still for Brittney Spears...

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 6:24 AM ET | IP Logged

45. Levito writes:

P.S.

dont forget Dave was kicked out for kicking James' ass... nothing is more metal than that.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 6:25 AM ET | IP Logged

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46. Terminator writes:

^ i'd say getting shoved on a bus and sent across the whole damn country as a kicking out present is more metal than that.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 11:48 AM ET | IP Logged

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47. americanpatriot1 writes:

Good point.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 12:32 PM ET | IP Logged

48. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

Terminator- Good point. The bus ride doubled Dave's metal points he acquired from kicking James' ass. Don't forgot Metallica also (initially) didn't give him any credit for the songs he wrote.
I am glad that he did get kicked out because if not the world wouldn't have had Peace Sells and RIP.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 1:11 PM ET | IP Logged

49. Pingu writes:

I think Dave Mustaine is butthurt that Metallica are more sucsessful than Megadeth. Not saying Metallica are BETTER than Megadeth, just more mainstream...I think Dave Mustaine wanted that. I saw Megadeth when they came to Ireland not too long ago and to be honest I was underwhelmed....Testament and Judas Priest saved the night that Megadeth nearly killed.

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50. AlliedFront676 writes:

Im sure today, James would give Daves 120lb a$$ a kicking. Just saying thats when James was a little skinny dude. And when did they not originally give him credit for writing the songs? I have those albums and Dave is given credit in the little manual thingy.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 6:37 PM ET | IP Logged

51. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

Pingu- You forgot the K. Metallica far are far more suck-sessful than Megadeth.

AliiedFront- What year are your LP's from?

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 7:22 PM ET | IP Logged

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52. Netromancer writes:

The thing is Testament and Judas Priest retain a sense of integrity and havent mellowed their sound to be more mainstream. Hence the better performance. It's called heart.

# Mar 3, 2009 @ 10:29 PM ET | IP Logged

53. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

Netro- I love Priest, Testament, AND Megadeth but I got two words for the post above- Turbo lover.

# Mar 4, 2009 @ 12:27 AM ET | IP Logged

54. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

and with The Ritual Testament changed their sound so drastically to a mainstream direction that Skolnick left the bad. I personally love The Ritual, although most do not agree with me.

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55. btbamfav20 writes:

hmm... well if i was dave (lol ironically my real name is dave) i woulda done the same thing. seems to me that metallica is just trying to rub it in to dave, even though dave is a million times more a better musician than all of the members of metallica put together!
and the fact that dave made it all sound nice and respectful, but underneath were knives was AWESOME!

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56. Repomenz writes:

Wow.. That was pretty cool of Mustaine. Very unusual for him to act in such class, he's usually a d***. lol @All the Metallica haters, stfu. lol Theres no doubt Mustaine is a great musician, but vocally he sounds like a troll, not to mention James Hetfield wrote some of the greatest metal songs of all time. Mustaine nor Megadeth will ever be 1/4 the band Metallica is. Mustaine even messed up the only chance he had to be a great band, when he invited Dimebag Darrell to join before Pantera lifted off, but when Dimebag said he wanted Vinnie Paul to drum, Mustaine refused, losing the best chance he had to make Megedeth a great band.

Oh also, Megadeth has also sold out now too, the last several cd's sounded like radio friendly, post thrash garbage.

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57. brandedcfh420 writes:

Repomenz writes:
Mustaine even messed up the only chance he had to be a great band, when he invited Dimebag Darrell to join before Pantera lifted off, but when Dimebag said he wanted Vinnie Paul to drum, Mustaine refused, losing the best chance he had to make Megedeth a great band.

not a megadeth fan overall, but that statement is false. megadeth is an eceptional band and has great skills in the metal world!!

# Mar 4, 2009 @ 8:26 AM ET | IP Logged

58. HUMMMMMMM writes:

I think Metallica invited Dave just to say "you see ...we got here ...and you did not" So in Dave's case I would have done the same.

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59. Netromancer writes:

Bruno I did find the Ritual to be a bit easier on the ears than some of their harsher albums, but I found it really reminescent of the "Practice What You Preach" or "Souls of Black". I am happier with a more aggressive sound from these guys myself though. I also seem to remember reading about Alex leaving the band to dedicate more time to his musical schooling and to start another band. I believe the Alex Skolnick Trio is a jazz group.

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60. Stu Barnes writes:

Does anybody know who will be doing the speech for Metallica?

I guess its safe to say its not Dave

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61. ZT* writes:

Plus, if dime HAD joined megadeth, I don't think he'd be able to really express himself.

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62. Die4Dethklok writes:

@ ZT* that was meant to be somewhat of a joke... Perhaps you misunderstood, what I meant was that Metallica went sh** after Burton died... Admittedly Death Magnetic was better than i expected, but that ddint stop me from giving it away without bothering to put it on the comp. Same as Slipknots new album, and Triviums, Even Cradles newie was a dissapointment... Everyones gone crappy these days. Except Lamb of Go0d. Wrath is brutal. And I have high hopes for CC's Evisceration Plague.

@ Branded even if half of Pantera were playing for him, Megadeth still would have sucked if Dave insisted on doing the vocals

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63. brandedcfh420 writes:

opinions vary die4dethklok.................

# Mar 6, 2009 @ 8:59 AM ET | IP Logged

64. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

Netro- The Trio is a jazz, kind of fusion band. I have massive respect for musicians in that genre, but don't own much other than Herbie. That being said, I checked it out because I was interested in what Alex has been up to and I really thought it was quite good.

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65. Jamez writes:

And did this fckn thing have to be an "open letter"? Oh wait, sorry, I forgot. Mustaine's an attention hungry moron.

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66. Netromancer writes:

Have to confess I'm very unschooled in Jazz. While I have alot of friends who try to get me to listen it just seems that this old dog is too set in his ways for new tricks :) Metal, Classical(Baroque, Classical Period, and Romantic Era), Prog and Classic Rock. Too many little sub-genres to list but you get the idea :)

# Mar 6, 2009 @ 3:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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67. wilco writes:

hey posting 36v and 39
get your facts together dave got kicked out of the band he di dkick nobodys a$$ at all he got kicked out due to druggs and booze and yes he had to take the greyhound back home
think dave is the losser on the end here
and dumb question wich influence did he had on there music
do think not so much
but i can be wrong

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68. RIFF-MASTER writes:

Wilco - I thought Dave was abandoned in NYC because he got in a fight with James over a dog?...oh and Dave's drug/alcohol issues also played a huge role in his release. I may be wrong though.

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69. www.saadams.com writes:

The Met. Boys supposedably had a few near misses with Dave's inebriated driving skills on the way to New Jersey. However, breaking into Johnny Z's house, grabbing a bottle of vodka and showing up sh**faced at Rock & Roll Heaven (Z's record store to all you youngens) is what sealed his fate. Or so that's what I was told from them first handers.

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70. ATTILATHEHEN writes:

He has better things to do,like perform at an awards show with lots of kick-ass bands like SLAYER,Killswitch Engage;Ozzy will appear along w/ members of Korn,Lemmie,Tool,&Corey Taylor of Slipknot is to play a DJ set.More appearances,too many to list here-who wants to be the brunt of Metallica jokes,anyway?A wussy,glorified trade show,the R&R Whores of Fame..

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71. wilco writes:

yeah riff master
i did forgot the dog issue thats true something about he or james kicked a dog and they got into a fight about it
have to look it up again

# Mar 7, 2009 @ 3:56 AM ET | IP Logged

72. Metallica&Megadeth writes:

Hey every one and all metal heads lets all come together like they had, i know they had issues in the past but dave mustaine and james hetfield putted that bullsh** away in 2000's
and i am a megadeth fan so as a metallica fan i like them both and i wish megadeth goodluck and i wish they get in to the hall of fame some time too and i am so very proud of metallica too and for respectfully inviting dave mustaine for their inductee's. it shows respect for one for each other. be apart of it megadeth fans and metallica fans, put the megadeth vs metallica sh** away and just be as one.

# Mar 7, 2009 @ 7:11 AM ET | IP Logged

73. lolwat writes:

Quit being fa**ot fanboys and arguing over Metallica and Megadeth.

You guys should all be thanking James and Lars, too. If not for them kicking Dave out, we'd never have Megadeth. And I'm proud to say I love and support both of them, while you're griping about 'ohh metallica sold out blah blah' or 'bawww dave is just p***ed he got kicked out blah blah' I'll be enjoying both of their ass-kicking music.

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74. Dee writes:

^ I agree with u 100% dude. U hit it right on the nose.

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75. brandedcfh420 writes:

lolwat is the fanboy here. hes telling every1 to love them and not have a different opinion of the bands that differ from his....LOLWAT IS A FANBOY ALL THE WAY!!

# Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:50 AM ET | IP Logged

76. Ivan from Ukraine writes:

As I see it on their site the last show of that "Priest Feast" tour is on March 23rd, lots of time to make it on April 3th and 4th. Why couldn't he just be straight here, not lying again? Like "Thank you, guys, but it is your show, would feel awkward next to Kirk, after I said so much childish crap not long ago, and would not feel well feeling that Megadeth is considered as cool as I want it to be considered, number 1 in the world and so on...".

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77. brandedcfh420 writes:

ivan i already posted that, you are way late!

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