Lee Altus (born 1966 in Ukrainian SSR) is an American heavy metal guitarist. Altus first came to public attention in the mid-80s with his original band, Heathen, where Altus displayed his highly technical neoclassical guitar playing style. He was a principal songwriter and founding member of Heathen as well, playing on both of their LP's, Breaking The Silence and Victims of Deception. During this time he was considered for the vacant position in Megadeth filled by Jeff Young