The Answer (Something Entirely New)

Lars saw it all coming in the vision he relayed to Dave Mustaine.
"I forsee the rebels attacking the area. Before they are cornered, they will kill 21 of your soldiers. Two of my guards will be slain by Cliff Burton, whilst I am killed by Kirk Hammett's swords. And.... we'll die a slow, painful death. Crumpled on the floor, we shall lay, waiting for the last drop of blood to desert each of us. Immediately after I am killed, the rebels will be captured. The rebellion ends here."
"Very well." Dave sighed from within his palanquin.
That was his vision, set in stone.
Until a certain guitarist stepped in and changed everything....
(based heavily off the Steven Universe episode "The Answer")