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Megadeth

Active

1980s - 2010s

Formed

1983 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Heavy Metal Speed/Thrash Metal Progressive Metal

Group Members

Dave Mustaine David Ellefson Marty Friedman Glen Drover James LoMenzo Jeff Young Nick Menza Shawn Drover Chris Poland Gar Samuelson Chris Adler Chris Broderick Chuck Behler Dave Ellefson Kiko Loureiro Al Pitrelli Kerry King Jay Reynolds Jimmy DeGrasso
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Megadeth

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

One of the most popular and important thrash metal bands, led by Dave Mustaine, with music that contains strong social and political messages.
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Album Highlights

  • Rust in Peace
    Megadeth
    Rust in Peace
  • Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?
    Megadeth
    Peace Sells...But Who's …
  • The Big Four: Live from Sophia, Bulgaria
    Metallica / Slayer /
    The Big Four: Live from …
  • Countdown to Extinction
    Megadeth
    Countdown to Extinction
  • The System Has Failed
    Megadeth
    The System Has Failed
  • Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years
    Megadeth
    Capitol Punishment: The …
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