Megadeth is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and former bassist David Ellefson. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, and lyrical themes of death, war, politics, personal relationships, and religion. In 1985, Megadeth released its debut album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene.
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal |
| Years active | 1983–2002, 2004–present |
| Labels | Combat, Capitol, Sanctuary, Roadrunner, Tradecraft, Echo |
| Associated acts | MD.45, F5, Slayer, White Lion, Metal Allegiance |
| Members | Dave Mustaine, Kiko Loureiro, Dirk Verbeuren |
| Past members | David Ellefson, Dijon Carruthers, Richard Girod, Lee Rausch, Gar Samuelson, Greg Handevidt, Chris Poland, Jay Reynolds, Chuck Behler, Jeff Young, Nick Menza, Marty Friedman, Jimmy DeGrasso, Al Pitrelli, Shawn Drover, Glen Drover, James MacDonough, James LoMenzo, Chris Broderick, Chris Adler |
About Megadeth
Heavy metal outfit formed after Dave Mustaine's dismissal from Metallica which became one of the pioneer band's of American thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax.
Achievement of Megadeth
Their original run was from 1983 to 2002. They reunited in 2004. They won their first Grammy Award in 2017 for their song "Dystopia."
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