Genre(s):
Thrash Metal (1983-1992), Heavy Metal (1994-present)
Lyrical Theme(s):
Politics, War, History, Literature, Occultism
Origin:
United States of America (San Francisco/Los Angeles, California) 1983
Current line-up:
Dave Mustaine - Guitars, Vocals (1983-) (Metallica, MD.45, Panic)
Chris Broderick - Guitars (2008-) (Ballistic, Nevermore, Jag Panzer)
James Lomenzo - Bass (2006-) (White Lion, Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Rondinelli)
Shawn Drover - Drums (2004-) (Eidolon)
Former/past member(s):
Guitars:
Greg Handevidt (1983-1984) (Kublai Khan)
Kerry King (Live 1984) (Slayer (US), guest in Pantera)
Chris Poland (1984-1987, Session 2004) (Damn the Machine, Ohm)
Mike Albert (Live 1985)
Jeff Young (1987-1989) (Broken Silence)
Jay Reynolds (1989-1990) (Malice (US), Metal Church)
Marty Friedman (1990-1999) (Deuce (US), Vixen (US), Cacophony, Hawaii (US), Aikawa Nanase, Animetal, Tourniquet)
Al Pitrelli (2000-2002) (Savatage, Widowmaker, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, C.P.R., Dee Snider, Van Helsing's Curse, Asia)
Glen Drover (2004-2008) (Eidolon, King Diamond)
Bass:
David Warren Ellefson (1983-2002) (Avian (US), Soulfly, F5, Temple of Brutality, Killing Machine, The Alien Blakk)
Jimmy Sloas (Session 2004)
James MacDonough (2004-2006) (Iced Earth, Oracle (US), Nevermore, Prodigy)
Drums:
Dijon Carruthers (1983)
Lee Rausch (1983-1984) (Dark Angel (US))
Gar Samuelson (R.I.P. 1958 - July 14, 1999, liver failure) (1984 -1987) (Fatal Opera)
Chuck Behler (1987-1989) (Erebus (US), The Meanies, Sinclair, Madaxemen, Street Elite, Massacre)
Nick Menza (1989-1998, 2004) (Marty Friedman, Menza, Memorain, Orphaned to Hatred, Rhoads, Von Skeletor)
Jimmy DeGrasso (1998-2002) (Suicidal Tendencies, MD.45, Y&T, Killing Machine, Ministry, Lita Ford, Alice Cooper, White Lion, Talas, Stone Sour, Ronnie Montrose, Fiona, F5)
Vinnie Colaiuta (Session 2004)
Discography:
Megadeth - Last Rites [demo] - 1984
Megadeth - Killing is my Business...and Business Is Good [full-length] - 1985
Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? [demo] - 1986
Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? [full-length] - 1986
Megadeth - Wake Up Dead [single] - 1986
Megadeth - Anarchy in the U.K. [single] - 1988
Megadeth - Mary Jane [single] - 1988
Megadeth - Liar [single] - 1988
Megadeth - So Far, So Good...So What! [full-length] - 1988
Megadeth - No More Mr. Nice Guy [split] - 1990
Megadeth - Rust In Peace [full-length] - 1990
Megadeth - Holy Wars... The Punishment Due [single] - 1990
Megadeth - Hangar 18 [single] - 1991
Megadeth - Maximum Megadeth [ep] - 1991
Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction [full-length] - 1992
Megadeth - Live promo '92 [ep] - 1992
Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction [single] - 1992
Megadeth - Foreclosure of a Dream [single] - 1992
Megadeth - MegaBox [best of/compilation] - 1993
Megadeth - Angry Again [single] - 1993
Megadeth - Megadeth Live [ep] - 1993
Megadeth - Sweating Bullets [single] - 1993
Megadeth - Skin O' My Teeth [single] - 1993
Megadeth - Tarin of consequences / Tout le monde [single] - 1994
Megadeth - The Baby Head Promo [single] - 1994
Megadeth - Youthanasia [full-length] - 1994
Megadeth - Train of Consequences [single] - 1994
Megadeth - A Tout le Monde [single] - 1995
Megadeth - Hidden Treasures [best of/compilation] - 1995
Megadeth - The Megabox [boxed set] - 1995
Megadeth - Cyberarmy Exclusive Tracks [ep] - 1996
Megadeth - The Originals [boxed set] - 1997
Megadeth - Old Testaments [best of/compilation] - 1997
Megadeth - Special Limited Edition [single] - 1997
Megadeth - Cryptic Writings [full-length] - 1997
Megadeth - Trust [single] - 1997
Megadeth - Almost Honest [single] - 1997
Megadeth - Live Trax [ep] - 1997
Megadeth - A Secret Place [single] - 1998
Megadeth - Use the Man [single] - 1998
Megadeth - Live Trax II [ep] - 1998
Megadeth - Cryptic Sounds (No Voices In Your Head) [ep] - 1998
Megadeth - Insomnia [single] - 1999
Megadeth - Crush 'Em [single] - 1999
Megadeth - Risk [full-length] - 1999
Megadeth - Kill the King [single] - 2000
Megadeth - Breadline [ep] - 2000
Megadeth - Capitol Punishment [best of/compilation] - 2000
Megadeth - Moto Psycho [single] - 2001
Megadeth - The World Needs A Hero [full-length] - 2001
Megadeth - Rude Awakening [live] - 2002
Megadeth - Best of Live [boxed set] - 2002
Megadeth - Still, Alive... And Well? [best of/compilation] - 2002
Megadeth - Hell Wasn't Built in a Day (The Complete Reissues) Sampler [best of/compilation] - 2004
Megadeth - Blackmail the Universe/Kick the Chair [single] - 2004
Megadeth - Die Dead Enough [single] - 2004
Megadeth - Megadeth EP [ep] - 2004
Megadeth - The System Has Failed [full-length] - 2004
Megadeth - Hell Wasn't Built In A Day [boxed set] - 2004
Megadeth - Of Mice and Men [single] - 2005
Megadeth - Greatest Hits: Back to the Start [best of/compilation] - 2005
Megadeth - Gears of War [single] - 2006
Megadeth - Warchest Sampler [best of/compilation] - 2007
Megadeth - A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free) [single] - 2007
Megadeth - Extended Versions [best of/compilation] - 2007
Megadeth - Washington Is Next! [single] - 2007
Megadeth - United Abominations [full-length] - 2007
Megadeth - That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires [live] - 2007
Megadeth - Never Walk Alone... A Call To Arms [single] - 2007
Megadeth - Warchest [boxed set] - 2007
Megadeth - Anthology: Set The World Afire [best of/compilation] - 2008
Megadeth - Deep Cuts [ep] - 2009
Megadeth - Head Crusher [single] - 2009
Megadeth - Endgame [full-length] - 2009
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