Megadeth

Thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California, USA.

The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist [a251808] and bass guitarist [a374278] in the year 1983. Despite many line-up changes, Megadeth is partly responsible for the popularization of thrash metal in the late 1980s. The band was also notorious for its substance abuse, a contributing factor to their continuous revolving door of band members. The group nonetheless found sobriety and a stable line-up with 1990 release [m=32937], a trend which continued until 1998 with the departure of drummer Nick Menza. During that period, the band released four studio albums, including [m=32933], which is Megadeth’s most commercially successful album.

Dave Mustaine disbanded Megadeth in 2002 due to a nerve injury he had suffered on his left arm. Following a year of physical therapy Mustaine began work on what was to be his first solo album, however contractual obligations forced [m=33085] to be released under the Megadeth name, following which, Mustaine decided to reform the band in 2004. The band has since released five studio albums, but continued to have several line-up changes through 2000s and 2010s, with Mustaine remaining the only constant member. Co-founder Ellefson, who took legal actions against the band during the disbandment, rejoined in 2010 but was fired from the band in 2021.

Winner of one Grammy Award:
– Best Metal Performance for “Dystopia” from [m=946104] album.

2023-present
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a665334] – guitars
[a299762] – bass
[a722149] – drums

2021-2023
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a285594] – guitars
[a299762] – bass
[a722149] – drums

2016-2021
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a285594] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a722149] – drums

2015-2016
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a285594] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a679095] – drums

2010-2014
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a892658] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a768786] – drums

2008-2010
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a892658] – guitars
[a299762] – bass
[a768786] – drums

2006-2007
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a352849] – guitars
[a299762] – bass
[a768786] – drums

2004-2006
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a352849] – guitars
[a450337] – bass
[a768786] – drums

2000-2002
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a271505] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a410710] – drums

1998-2000
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a277594] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a410710] – drums

1989-1998
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a277594] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a410708] – drums

1987-1989
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a410394] – guitars
[a374278] – bass
[a410952] – drums

1983-1987
[a251808] – lead vocals, guitars
[a410707] – guitars (1984-87)
[a374278] – bass
[a410706] – drums (1984-87)