Megadeth is an American heavy metal band, founded in 1983 by
singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson. Megadeth is
the pioneer of thrash metal movement in America and later throughout
Europe. To date, Megadeth had 12 studio albums, three live albums ,
published four compilations, 26 singles, two EPs and 32 music videos, and
are currently working on her thirteenth studio album.
In the history of Megadeth there have been numerous line-up
changes, and Mustaine is the only constant member. Also, David Ellefson,
who worked until 2002 on the temporary dissolution of the band on every
album, is one of the founding members. The most successful line-up
is given to the 1990-1999 with Mustaine as a singer and guitarist, bassist
Ellefson, Nick Menza on the drums and Marty Friedman on the second guitar.
This team brought some of their most successful albums like "Megadeth
Rust in Peace", "Youthanasia", or the double-platinum
"Countdown to Extinction".
Worldwide, Megadeth has sold more than 25 million albums.
Recording information: The Hollywood
Palladium, Hollywood, CA (03/31/2010). Photographer: Colin Young-Wolff.
Personnel: Dave Mustaine (vocals, guitar); Chris Broderick (guitar); David
Ellefson (bass guitar); Shawn Drover (drums). Audio Mixer: Ryan Greene.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of
their album RUST IN PEACE, Megadeath staged as series of shows where they
performed the album live in its entirety, and also played some of their
fans longtime favorites. The setlist for the show ...
After the success of PEACE SELLSàBUT
WHO'S BUYING? in 1986 and SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT! in 1988, Megadeth was
fast becoming one of thrash metal's leading outfits. However, the band's
hard work was nearly derailed because of the ...
Following the release of 1986's heavy
metal classic PEACE SELLS BUT WHO'S BUYING?, half of Megadeth's original
line-up abruptly split. Guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Gar Samuelson
parted, leaving the band in the hands of guitarist/singer Dave Mustaine
and bassist ..
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of
their album RUST IN PEACE, Megadeath staged as series of shows where they
performed the album live in its entirety, and also played some of their
fans longtime favorites. The setlist for the show ..