Megadeth
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Megadeth is one of the pioneer bands who ruled the rock industry in the past decades completing the list of "4 giants (Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax}". Renowned for their melodic shreds, fast-paced rhythms, and angry adlibs, Megadeth built their respect not only from musicians around the globe but also from listeners whom attached their souls to Megadeth's ultimate progressions.
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About
Megadeth lineup changed over the years, and those changes brought with them some interesting and talented musicians. Megadeth's lead vocals and rhythm guitarist, Dave Mustaine, founded the band after being kicked-off from Metallica, due to professional conflicts, not to mention Dave being alcoholic, that made him build his own band and named it Megadeth. Forming the first line up for Megadeth in 1983, Chris Poland (Lead and Rhythm Guitars), Dave Mustaine (Lead Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), Gar Samuelson (Drums), and David Ellefson (Bass Guitar and Back Up Vocals). A sudden change in roster in 1986 with Chuck Behler (Drums and Percussion), David Ellefson (Bass Guitar), Jeff Young (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitar), and Dave Mustaine (Lead Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars) playing the group until 1989 and eventually replenishing the group with new line up David Ellefson (Bass Guitar), Marty Friedman (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), Dave Mustaine (Lead Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars}, and Nick Menza (Drums) that eventually rolled up to 1998 replacing drummer Nick Menza with Jimmy DeGrasso until 2000, entering Al Pirelli in place of Marty on lead guitars. Eventually Dave suffered from radial nerve radiculopathy in 2002, declaring Megadeth officially off the air. Dave went to intensive physical therapy and after few run down of guitar shredding, Dave came out with new album with new line up Glen Drover (Lead, and Rhythm Guitars), Dave Mustaine (Lead Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James MacDonough (Bass Guitar), and Shawn Drover (Drums). 2006 came out fresh with Glen Drover (Lead, and Rhythm Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar), Shawn Drover (Drums), and Dave Mustaine (Lead Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars).
Awards & Certifications
- Countdown To Extinction - Multi-Platinum
- Youthanasia - Platinum
Nominated for Grammy Awards
| Year | Category | Single | Event Winner |
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| 1990 | Best Metal Performance | Rust In Peace | Megadeth |
| 1991 | Best Metal Performance | Hangar 18 | Megadeth |
| 1992 | Best Metal Performance | Countdown To Extinction | Megadeth |
| 1993 | Best Metal Performance | Angry Again | Ozzy Osbourne |
| 1994 | Best Metal Performance | 99 Ways to Die | Soundgarden |
| 1995 | Best Metal Performance | Paranoid | Nine Inch Nails |
| 1997 | Best Metal Performance | Trust | Tool |
Chart Toppers
| Date | Single | Billboard | Album |
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| July 1992 | Countdown To Extinction | #2 | Countdown To Extinction |
News
Tours & Concerts
APRIL 5, 2005
DAVE MUSTAINE'S 'GIGANTOUR' set to launch in late JULY with bands like Deam Theatre, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and Nevermore confirmed to join MEGADETH for SIX-WEEK North American Trek.
Announcements
- May 15, 2006: MEGADETH SIGNS WITH ROADRUNNER RECORDS!
- January 27, 2006: ARSENAL OF MEGADETH - Two disc DVD in stores March 21.
Discography
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Singles
Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
Dave Mustaine has also indicated that he would like to see James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Ellefson, and himself team up on a future music project. It is a must-wait for every Metallica and Megadeth enthusiast.
Reviews
Megadeth is very persistent with their kind of music. Every album has distinctions between them, allowing listeners to be afflicted with the melody Megadeth is proud of. Once you get into Megadeth’s rhythms and chimes, you can never escape the spell.
