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Albums
Members
Current
Dave Mustaine
Lead vocals
Guitar
Dirk Verbeuren
Drums (drum set)
James Lomenzo
Bass guitar
Kiko Loureiro
Guitar
History
Al Pitrelli
Background vocals
Guitar
Chris Broderick
Guitar
Background vocals
Chris Poland
Background vocals
Guitar
Chris Poland
Guitar
Background vocals
Chuck Behler
Drums (drum set)
David Ellefson
Electric bass guitar
Background vocals
David Ellefson
Background vocals
Electric bass guitar
Dijon Carruthers
Percussion
Drums (drum set)
Gar Samuelson
Drums (drum set)
Glen Drover
Guitar
Background vocals
Greg Handevidt
Guitar
James Lomenzo
Bass guitar
Background vocals
James MacDonough
Background vocals
Bass guitar
Jay Reynolds
Guitar
Jeff Young
Guitar
Background vocals
Jimmie Lee Sloas
Bass guitar
Jimmy DeGrasso
Drums (drum set)
Kerry King
Guitar
Background vocals
Lee Rausch
Drums (drum set)
Marty Friedman
Guitar
Background vocals
Nick Menza
Drums (drum set)
Shawn Drover
Percussion
Drums (drum set)
Story of Megadeth
Megadeth, the thrash metal titans, emerged from the Los Angeles scene in 1983, spearheaded by the visionary guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine. Instantly recognizable for their technically masterful musicianship and complex guitar work, they solidified their place as one of thrash`s "Big Four," alongside Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, significantly shaping and popularizing the genre. Their music is a whirlwind of intricate arrangements, blistering fast tempos, blistering dual guitar leads, and lyrics exploring themes of war, politics, religion, death, and the complexities of human relationships.
Their 1985 debut, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, released on Combat Records, generated initial buzz, paving the way for a major label deal with Capitol. The subsequent release of Peace Sells... but Who`s Buying in 1986 catapulted them to underground metal stardom. While internal struggles, including substance abuse and band member conflicts, plagued Megadeth throughout the late 1980s, they persevered, achieving multiple platinum albums, including the landmark So Far, So Good... So What! Their legacy as a pioneering force in thrash metal remains undeniable.