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Megadeth

Megadeth

Megadeth's Genre:

Speed/Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal

Biography

After he left Metallica in 1983, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine formed the thrash metal quartet Megadeth. Though Megadeth followed the basic blueprint of Metallica's relentless attack, Mustaine's group distinguished themselves from his earlier band by lessening the progressive rock influences, adding an emphasis on instrumental skills, speeding up the tempo slightly, and making the instrumental attack harsher. By streamlining the classic thrash metal approach and making the music more threatening, as well as making the lyrics more nihilistic, Megadeth became one of the leading bands of the genre during the mid- and late '80s. Each album they released went at least gold, and they continually sold out arenas across America, in addition to developing a strong following overseas. By the early '90s, they had toned their music down slightly, yet that simply increased their following; all of their proper '90s albums debuted in the Top Ten.

Throughout Megadeth's many lineup changes, the two core members were bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine (born September 13, 1961), who was the band's official leader. Mustaine grew up in the suburbs of Southern California, where he was raised by his mother in a broken home; frequently, his mother left him to be raised by aunts and uncles, who never encouraged his musical inclinations and often belittled him for his fondness for heavy metal. In 1981, he formed Metallica with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Mustaine spent two years with Metallica, developing a strong cult following in California's underground metal scene, before he was kicked out of the group in 1983, allegedly over his substance abuse. Immediately following his firing, he formed Megadeth with Ellefson, Slayer guitarist Kerry King, and drummer Lee Rauch. This lineup was extremely short-lived, and Mustaine and Ellefson soon recruited guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Gar Samuelson.

For the next few years, Megadeth toured and gained a following, signing with the independent label Combat in late 1984. The following year, the group released its debut, Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!, which received strong reviews, not only in metal-oriented publications, but also in mainstream music magazines. The album sold very well for an independent release, which attracted the attention of major record labels. By the end of the year, the group had signed with Capitol. Megadeth's first major-label album, Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?, was released in the fall of 1986. Like its predecessor, Peace Sells was greeted by strong reviews and sales; it eventually went platinum.

Although the band's fortunes were on the upswing, Mustaine was beginning to sink deeper into drug abuse, specifically heroin. Soon, his addictions began to affect his work. Many stories concerning his erratic behavior were circulating within the metal community, and they seemed to be proven correct when he fired both Poland and Samuelson before the recording of the band's third album; they were replaced by Jeff Young and Chuck Behler, respectively. The new lineup debuted on So Far, So Good...So What!, released early in 1988. So Far, So Good peaked at number 28 on the charts and also eventually went platinum (despite less enthusiastic reviews); it also featured a notorious cover of the Sex Pistols' "Anarchy in the UK" with incorrect lyrics.

In the years immediately following the release of So Far, So Good...So What!, Mustaine was impaired by his drug addictions. In early 1990, he was arrested for driving under the influence and entered a rehabilitation program. By the end of the year, he was not only sober, but he had reconvened the band, firing Young and Behler and replacing them with guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza. This lineup recorded Megadeth's fourth and most progressive album, Rust in Peace. The record peaked at number 23 on the American charts and went platinum. Metallica broke through to the mainstream in 1991, and sensing the possibility for similar success, Mustaine followed suit in stripping down Megadeth's sound, though it remained as technically perfectionist as Rust in Peace. The result, Countdown to Extinction, was released in 1992, entering the charts at number two; the record went double platinum and became the band's biggest hit, confirming that they had retained their audience in the wake of grunge.

Now one of the most popular metal bands in the world, Megadeth moved further toward the mainstream with Youthanasia in 1994, which entered the charts at number four and, like its predecessor, went platinum. The following year, the group released Hidden Treasures, a rarities collection that featured some of the soundtrack tunes that had helped expand the group's MTV audience in the early '90s. Released in 1997, Cryptic Writings found Megadeth fully embraced by album rock radio, which formerly would never have touched the band. Ex-Suicidal Tendencies drummer Jimmy DeGrasso signed on in 1998, in time for the following year's Risk. In 2000, following the release of the best-of Capitol Punishment, Marty Friedman followed Nick Menza out the door; he was replaced by former Savatage and Alice Cooper guitarist Al Pitrelli. After signing with the BMG subsidiary Sanctuary, Megadeth debuted their new lineup on 2001's The World Needs a Hero.

While on break from touring, Mustaine suffered a serious injury in January 2002 while staying in Texas. He was diagnosed with having radial neuropathy shortly thereafter, a condition that prevented him from playing guitar. The compressed radial nerves in his left arm and hand were strained, leaving Megadeth little recourse but to disband in April 2002, after almost 20 years in the music industry. During his time off, Mustaine prepared an elaborate reissue campaign, remastering each album and reissuing them all with bonus material. This campaign set the stage for a Megadeth revival, which came in 2004-2005 with a surprising comeback album, The System Has Failed, and some heavy touring. Capitol released a new best-of, simply titled Greatest Hits, just as Megadeth hit the summer concert circuit, headlining Mustaine's own Gigantour festival. In 2007, Megadeth released the politically charged United Abominations, followed by the similarly apocalyptic Endgame in 2009. Released in 2011, Th1rt3en was the first Megadeth album since 2001's The World Needs a Hero to feature the bass playing of founding member Dave Ellefson, and was produced by Johnny K (Staind, Disturbed). Containing some of the band's darkest and heaviest material in years, it combined new songs with older ones written years ago but never recorded. Super Collider, the group's 14th studio outing, arrived in 2013. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

AOL Radio Stations Megadeth is Featured on (13)

Megadeth

Classic Metal

Classic Metal on Slacker Radio plays music from the artists that established and helped define Heavy Metal. From '81 to '91, Classic Metal delivers head-banging tunes from ass-kickin' bands like Metallica, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Megadeath, Black Sabbath and many more.

Megadeth

A Very Metal Halloween

When it comes to Metal holidays, there is none more black than Halloween. Your Slacker Radio DJs have compiled a list of the darkest, most sinister, most METAL Halloween songs and turned it into a radio station. Listen at your own risk.

Megadeth

Metal

Welcome to Slacker Metal...home to the world's most extreme music. Metal is all about speed, volume, and intensity. Slacker Metal will punish your ears with tunes from today's most innovative bands while paying homage to the true metal gods. Get ready to bang your head, hail!!!

Megadeth

A Global Force for Groove

Megadeth

'90s Rock

Ten years of Rock. Spanning all things rock in the 90s. From Metal to Grunge, Seattle to NYC, 90's Rock on Slacker has it. The hits by Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and Metallica are all here. Plus deep cuts from Alice In Chains, Faith No More, and Rage Against the Machine. If it rocked in the 90's, it's here on 90's Rock.

Megadeth

Rock Adrenaline

Channel the rage- Rock Adrenaline on Slacker Radio features high-octane Rock tracks to help you beat your personal best. From AC/DC to White Zombie, this station features songs that were hand-picked for their aggressive sound and motivational tempo. This is the station for rock fans that’s guaranteed to get you through at day at the gym or a weekend at boot camp.

Megadeth

Family of the Year Showcase

This is the Family of the Year Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Family of the Year including music hand-picked by the band as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Megadeth

The 54th Grammys

TurboTax presents all of the hits from the 2011 Grammy nominated artists on Slacker Radio. On this station, you'll hear all of the artists that have been nominated for the 54th annual Grammy Awards- happening February 12, 2012 and televised live on CBS.

Megadeth

Rock

Rock on Slacker Radio is a tribute to all things rock, from AC/DC to Disturbed. You'll hear everything that rocks with no filler and no acoustic guitars.

Megadeth

Hard Rock

Hard Rock on Slacker Radio is the way Rock is supposed to be...good and hard. You'll hear the best new music from bands like System of a Down, Chevelle, Saliva, Tool, Korn, Shinedown, Metallica, Disturbed as well as deeper album cuts from your favorite Rock bands to give you the full hard rock experience.

Megadeth

Grammy Awards 2013

This station features all of the hits from the 2013 Grammy nominated artists. From established stars like Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen to breakout artists like Gotye and Frank Ocean- you'll hear all of the most acclaimed music of the last year, as determined by a panel of their peers.

Megadeth

Party Rock

Party Rock on Slacker has your party tunes covered with classics from AC/DC, Metallica, and The Stones. You'll also hear the latest from the Foo Fighters, Korn and System of a Down to keep your party rocking for hours. Have a few drinks, and party hard. We will rock it for you.

Megadeth

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Iron Maiden, White Zombie, Anthrax, Rob Zombie, Motörhead, System of a Down, Ozzy Osbourne and more.

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Megadeth's Selected Discography (50)

Super Collider [LP] Album Cover

Super Collider [LP]

201311 Songs

Th1rt3en Album Cover

Th1rt3en

2011 The All Blacks B.V.201113 Songs

Endgame Album Cover

Endgame

2009 The All Blacks B.V. Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks. B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.200911 Songs

United Abominations Album Cover

United Abominations

2007 The All Blacks B.V Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks B.V.200711 Songs

Countdown to Extinction [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Countdown to Extinction [Bonus Tracks]

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.200415 Songs

Cryptic Writings [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Cryptic Writings [Bonus Tracks]

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.200416 Songs

Risk [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Risk [Bonus Tracks]

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 2004 Capitol Catalog200415 Songs

Rust in Peace [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Rust in Peace [Bonus Tracks]

Compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufacutred by Capitol Records, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 Originally released (C) 1990 Capitol Records, Inc.200413 Songs

Youthanasia [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Youthanasia [Bonus Tracks]

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.200416 Songs

The System Has Failed Album Cover

The System Has Failed

2004 SANCTUARY RECORDS GROUP INC UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO SANCTUARY COPYRIGHTS LTD200412 Songs

The World Needs a Hero Album Cover

The World Needs a Hero

2001 Sanctuary Records a division of Sanctuary Records Group200112 Songs

So Far, So Good...So What! [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

So Far, So Good...So What! [Bonus Tracks]

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc199812 Songs

Deep Cuts Album Cover

Deep Cuts

(C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC20094 Songs

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [Bonus Tracks]

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Original album art (C) 1986 Capitol Records, Inc.200495 Songs

Super Collider Album Cover

Super Collider

DIGITAL20131 Songs

Public Enemy No. 1 Album Cover

Public Enemy No. 1

2011 The All Blacks B.V.DIGITAL20111 Songs

Head Crusher Album Cover

Head Crusher

2009 The All Blacks B.V. Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks. B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.20091 Songs

Peace Sells But Who's Buying? Album Cover

Peace Sells But Who's Buying?

(C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC20092 Songs

Holy Wars...The Punishment Due Album Cover

Holy Wars...The Punishment Due

(C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLCSINGLE20092 Songs

Symphony of Destruction Album Cover

Symphony of Destruction

(C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLCSINGLE19923 Songs

Sudden Death Album Cover

Sudden Death

2010 The All Blacks B.V.1 Songs

Anthology: Set the World Afire Album Cover

Anthology: Set the World Afire

(C) 2008 Capitol Records, LLCCOMPILATION200835 Songs

Warchest Album Cover

Warchest

(C) 2007 Capitol Records, Inc.COMPILATION200778 Songs

Hidden Treasures [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Hidden Treasures [Bonus Tracks]

(C) 2007 Capitol Records Inc This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 EMI Records LtdCOMPILATION200712 Songs

Still, Alive...and Well? Album Cover

Still, Alive...and Well?

2002 Sanctuary RecordsCOMPILATION200512 Songs

Greatest Hits: Back to the Start Album Cover

Greatest Hits: Back to the Start

(C) 2005 Capitol Records, Inc.COMPILATION200517 Songs

Breadline EP Album Cover

Breadline EP

(C) 2010 Capitol Records, LLCEP20006 Songs

Rust in Peace Live Album Cover

Rust in Peace Live

(P) 2010 Megadeth, Inc., Marketed by Shout! Factory, 2042 Armacost Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025. All Rights Reserved.201016 Songs

Rude Awakening Album Cover

Rude Awakening

2002 SANCTUARY RECORDS A DIVISION OF SANCTUARY RECORDS GROUP200224 Songs

Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good! [Remixed] Album Cover

Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good! [Remixed]

(P) 2002 Loud Records, LLC200211 Songs

Risk Album Cover

Risk

ECD199916 Songs

Cryptic Writings Album Cover

Cryptic Writings

199712 Songs

Public Enemy No.1 Album Cover

Public Enemy No.1

20121 Songs

Set Me Free [À Tout Le Monde] Album Cover

Set Me Free [À Tout Le Monde]

2007 The All Blacks B.V Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks B.V.20071 Songs

Th1rt3en Album Cover

Th1rt3en

20122 Songs

Countdown to Extinction Album Cover

Countdown to Extinction

201228 Songs

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? Album Cover

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

201121 Songs

Countdown to Extinction [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Countdown to Extinction [Bonus Tracks]

200815 Songs

Countdown to Extinction [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Countdown to Extinction [Bonus Tracks]

200615 Songs

Arsenal of Megadeth Album Cover

Arsenal of Megadeth

200621 Songs

System Has Failed [Bonus Track] Album Cover

System Has Failed [Bonus Track]

2004 SANCTUARY RECORDS GROUP INC UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO SANCTUARY COPYRIGHTS LTD200413 Songs

So Far, So Good...So What! [Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

So Far, So Good...So What! [Bonus Tracks]

200412 Songs

Youthanasia Bonus Trax Album Cover

Youthanasia Bonus Trax

200316 Songs

Cryptic Writings Album Cover

Cryptic Writings

200313 Songs

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [Bonus Videos] Album Cover

Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [Bonus Videos]

200310 Songs

Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! Album Cover

Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!

200211 Songs

Cryptic Writings [Bonus Disc] Album Cover

Cryptic Writings [Bonus Disc]

199919 Songs

Youthanasia Album Cover

Youthanasia

ECD199412 Songs

Youthanasia [Japan] Album Cover

Youthanasia [Japan]

199916 Songs

Countdown to Extinction Album Cover

Countdown to Extinction

199211 Songs

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Top Songs by Megadeth (50)

Symphony of Destruction

4:02

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Peace Sells

4:01

from: Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Original album art (C) 1986 Capitol Records, Inc.

Public Enemy No.1

4:13

from: Public Enemy No. 1

2011 The All Blacks B.V.

Reckoning Day

4:34

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

99 Ways to Die

3:55

from: Hidden Treasures

(C) 2007 Capitol Records Inc This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 EMI Records Ltd

Sweating Bullets

4:45

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

In My Darkest Hour

6:24

from: So Far, So Good...So What!

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc

Angry Again

3:46

from: Hidden Treasures

(C) 2007 Capitol Records Inc This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 EMI Records Ltd

Holy Wars...The Punishment Due

6:31

from: Rust in Peace

Compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufacutred by Capitol Records, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 Originally released (C) 1990 Capitol Records, Inc.

Train of Consequences

3:30

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Trust

5:11

from: Anthology: Set the World Afire

(C) 2008 Capitol Records, LLC

Wake Up Dead

3:37

from: Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Original album art (C) 1986 Capitol Records, Inc.

Hangar 18

5:10

from: Rust in Peace

Compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufacutred by Capitol Records, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 Originally released (C) 1990 Capitol Records, Inc.

Almost Honest

4:07

from: Cryptic Writings

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Hook in Mouth

4:39

from: So Far, So Good...So What!

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc

Super Collider

4:09

from: Super Collider

A Tout le Monde

4:22

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Skin O' My Teeth

3:09

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Blood of Heroes

3:49

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Head Crusher

3:25

from: Endgame

2009 The All Blacks B.V. Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks. B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.

This Was My Life

3:33

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Ashes in Your Mouth

6:12

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Tornado of Souls

5:19

from: Rust in Peace

Compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufacutred by Capitol Records, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 Originally released (C) 1990 Capitol Records, Inc.

Foreclosure of a Dream

4:08

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Anarchy in the U.K.

3:00

from: So Far, So Good...So What!

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc

Crush 'Em

4:52

from: Risk

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 2004 Capitol Catalog

Breadline

4:30

from: Risk

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 2004 Capitol Catalog

Architecture of Aggression

3:35

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Kill the King

3:41

from: Greatest Hits: Back to the Start

(C) 2005 Capitol Records, Inc.

Set the World Afire

5:47

from: So Far, So Good...So What!

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc

The Killing Road

3:50

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Rust in Peace...Polaris

5:33

from: Rust in Peace

Compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufacutred by Capitol Records, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 Originally released (C) 1990 Capitol Records, Inc.

Kick the Chair

3:57

from: The System Has Failed

2004 SANCTUARY RECORDS GROUP INC UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO SANCTUARY COPYRIGHTS LTD

My Last Words

4:46

from: Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Original album art (C) 1986 Capitol Records, Inc.

Elysian Fields

4:02

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

502

3:26

from: So Far, So Good...So What!

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc

Youthanasia

4:06

from: Youthanasia

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Bite the Hand

3:59

from: Endgame

2009 The All Blacks B.V. Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks. B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.

The Right to Go Insane

4:16

from: Endgame

2009 The All Blacks B.V. Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks. B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.

The Conjuring

5:02

from: Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?

This compilation (C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Original album art (C) 1986 Capitol Records, Inc.

Crown of Worms

3:16

from: Countdown to Extinction

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Blackmail the Universe

4:33

from: The System Has Failed

2004 SANCTUARY RECORDS GROUP INC UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO SANCTUARY COPYRIGHTS LTD

The World Needs a Hero

3:53

from: Still, Alive...and Well?

2002 Sanctuary Records

No More Mr. Nice Guy

2:59

from: Hidden Treasures

(C) 2007 Capitol Records Inc This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 EMI Records Ltd

A Secret Place

5:23

from: Cryptic Writings

(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc.

Back in the Day

3:27

from: The System Has Failed

2004 SANCTUARY RECORDS GROUP INC UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE TO SANCTUARY COPYRIGHTS LTD

Moto Psycho

3:06

from: Still, Alive...and Well?

2002 Sanctuary Records

This Day We Fight!

3:27

from: Endgame

2009 The All Blacks B.V. Issued under license to Roadrunner Records from The All Blacks. B.V. Roadrunner Records is a registered trademark of The All Blacks B.V.

Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)

3:48

from: Th1rt3en

2011 The All Blacks B.V.

1000 Times Goodbye

6:26

from: The World Needs a Hero

2001 Sanctuary Records a division of Sanctuary Records Group

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