Megadeth

Megadeth
Genre(s)
Speed/Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal/Rock (1990s)
Lyrical theme(s)
Religion, Politics, War, History, Literature
Origin Formed in Current label Status
United States of America (San Francisco/Los Angeles, California) 1983 Roadrunner Active
Current line-up
Dave Mustaine - Vocals, Guitars (1983-2002, 2004-) (Metallica, MD.45, Panic)
Chris Broderick - Guitars (2008-) (Ballistic, Nevermore, Jag Panzer)
David Ellefson - Bass (1983-2002, 2010-) (Avian (USA), F5, Temple of Brutality, Killing Machine, The Alien Blakk, Hail!, Soulfly, Angels of Babylon)
Shawn Drover - Drums (2004-) (Eidolon)
Former/past member(s)
Guitars:
-Greg Handevidt (1983-1984) (Kublai Khan)
-Kerry King (1984) (Slayer (USA))
-Chris Poland (1984-1987, Session 2004) (Damn the Machine, Ohm)
-Jeff Young (1987-1989) (Broken Silence)
-Jay Reynolds (1989-1990) (Malice (USA), Metal Church)
-Marty Friedman (1990-1999) (Deuce (USA), Vixen (USA), Cacophony, Hawaii (USA), 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:
-James MacDonough (2004-2006) (Iced Earth, Oracle (USA), Prodigy)
-James LoMenzo (2006-2010) (White Lion, Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Rondinelli, Ozzy Osbourne)
-Jimmy Sloas (2004)

Drums:
-Dijon Carruthers (1983)
-Lee Rausch (1983-1984) (Dark Angel (USA), Wargod (USA))
-Gary "Gar" Samuelson (R.I.P. February 18, 1958 - July 22, 1999, liver failure) (1984 -1987) (Fatal Opera)
-Chuck Behler (1987-1989) (The Meanies, 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, Hail!, Ronnie Montrose, Fiona, F5, session in A.N.I.M.A.L.)
-Vinnie Colaiuta (Session 2004) (Frank Zappa, Sting)
Additional notes
Megadeth was formed in late 1983 when Dave Mustaine (formerly of Metallica) threw a potted plant through the window of David Ellefson's apartment because Ellefson was practicing his bass too loud. When the band was formed Dijion Carruthers was their drummer and Greg Handevidt on guitars. They quickly replaced Carruthers with drummer Lee Rausch, recorded a demo and secured a few gigs in the San Francisco Bay area in February, 1984. Handevidt was fired for incompetence [...]
[read more]
Buy their stuff
Buy from The End Records
Buy from Metal Fighters
Buy from Shadow Kingdom Records
Buy from BlackScaped
Buy merchandise on Fearshop
Search on Amazon.com    more... >>
Search on eBay   more... >>
Search on Gemm.com
Buy concert tickets from bandsintown.com   (See upcoming tour dates)
Submitted byOn
The_Punishment_DueJuly 17th, 2002
Last modified by On
wulfyAugust 21st, 2010
Member options
Update band data
Add new data

Report a mistake or additional information for this page
Megadeth members (Click to see larger picture)



Discography


Last Rites Demo, 1984[4 reviews, average 89%]
Killing Is My Business...and Business Is Good! Full-length, 1985[14 reviews, average 88%]
Peace Sells Single, 1986
Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? Full-length, 1986[19 reviews, average 93%]
Wake Up Dead Single, 1986
Anarchy in the U.K. Single, 1988[1 review, 82%]
Mary Jane Single, 1988
Liar Single, 1988[3 reviews, average 86%]
Hook in Mouth Single, 1988
In My Darkest Hour Single, 1988
So Far, So Good...So What! Full-length, 1988[18 reviews, average 87%]
No More Mr. Nice Guy Split, 1989[2 reviews, average 89%]
Rust in Peace Full-length, 1990[24 reviews, average 89%]
Holy Wars... The Punishment Due Single, 1990
Words and Music from "Rust in Peace" Demo, 1990
Hangar 18 Single, 1991[1 review, 98%]
Rusted Pieces Video/VHS, 1991[2 reviews, average 95%]
Maximum Megadeth EP, 1991
Countdown to Extinction Full-length, 1992[17 reviews, average 83%]
Symphony of Destruction Single, 1992[2 reviews, average 81%]
Foreclosure of a Dream Single, 1992[1 review, 77%]
Exposure of a Dream Video/VHS, 1992
Angry Again Single, 1993[3 reviews, average 61%]
Megadeth Live EP, 1993[1 review, 85%]
Sweating Bullets Single, 1993
Skin O' My Teeth Single, 1993
99 Ways to Die EP, 1993
Youthanasia EP, 1994[1 review, 87%]
The Story of Megadeth Single, 1994
Train of Consequences / Tout Le Monde Single, 1994[1 review, 87%]
Reckoning Day Video/VHS, 1994
Youthanasia Full-length, 1994[13 reviews, average 82%]
Train of Consequences Single, 1994
Reckoning Day Single, 1995
A Tout le Monde Single, 1995
Evolver Video/VHS, 1995[1 review, 93%]
Hidden Treasures Best of/Compilation, 1995[7 reviews, average 82%]
Megabox Boxed set, 1995
Cyberarmy Exclusive Tracks EP, 1996
The Originals Boxed set, 1997
Cryptic Writings EP, 1997
Almost Honest (Remixes) Single, 1997
Trust (Jukebox Version) Single, 1997
Old Testaments Best of/Compilation, 1997
Cryptic Writings Full-length, 1997[13 reviews, average 65%]
Trust Single, 1997
Almost Honest Single, 1997
Live Trax EP, 1997[1 review, 90%]
A Secret Place Single, 1998
Use the Man Single, 1998
Live Trax II EP, 1998
Cryptic Sounds (No Voices In Your Head) EP, 1998[1 review, 48%]
Megadeth Best of/Compilation, 1999
Risk EP, 1999
Insomnia Single, 1999
Crush 'Em Single, 1999[1 review, 3%]
Risk Full-length, 1999[13 reviews, average 49%]
Kill the King Single, 2000[1 review, 82%]
Breadline EP, 2000[1 review, 0%]
Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years Best of/Compilation, 2000[5 reviews, average 73%]
Return to Hangar EP, 2001
Moto Psycho Single, 2001
The World Needs a Hero Full-length, 2001[11 reviews, average 65%]
Behind the Music (Extended Version) DVD, 2001[1 review, 91%]
Rude Awakening Live album, 2002[4 reviews, average 83%]
Rude Awakening DVD, 2002[3 reviews, average 87%]
Best of Live Boxed set, 2002
Still, Alive... And Well? Best of/Compilation, 2002[3 reviews, average 37%]
Hell Wasn't Built in a Day (The Complete Reissues) Sampler Best of/Compilation, 2004
The System Has Failed EP, 2004
Blackmail the Universe/Kick the Chair Single, 2004[3 reviews, average 80%]
Die Dead Enough Single, 2004[1 review, 78%]
Unplugged in Philly Live album, 2004
The System Has Failed Full-length, 2004[17 reviews, average 72%]
Hell Wasn't Built in a Day Boxed set, 2004
Of Mice and Men Single, 2005[1 review, 50%]
Video Hits DVD, 2005
Greatest Hits: Back to the Start Best of/Compilation, 2005[7 reviews, average 21%]
Gears of War Single, 2006[2 reviews, average 90%]
Unplugged in Boston Live album, 2006
Arsenal of Megadeth DVD, 2006
A Tout Le Monde / Sleepwalker Single, 2007
That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires DVD, 2007[3 reviews, average 93%]
A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free) Single, 2007[11 reviews, average 34%]
Extended Versions Best of/Compilation, 2007
Washington Is Next! Single, 2007[4 reviews, average 89%]
United Abominations Full-length, 2007[23 reviews, average 70%]
That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires Live album, 2007[1 review, 84%]
Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms Single, 2007[1 review, 94%]
Warchest Boxed set, 2007[3 reviews, average 95%]
Anthology: Set the World Afire Best of/Compilation, 2008[2 reviews, average 68%]
Deep Cuts EP, 2009
Head Crusher Single, 2009[6 reviews, average 81%]
1,320 Single, 2009[2 reviews, average 100%]
Endgame Full-length, 2009[15 reviews, average 85%]
Rust In Peace Live DVD, 2010



Links

Official
Megadeth Homepage
Megadeth @ MySpace
Megadeth @ Twitter
facebook

Labels
Roadrunner Records

Official merchandise
Megadeth @ rockworldeast.com
Megadeth @ illrockmerch.com
Megadeth @ Retrofacts.net

Fan site
Megadeth Fan Site
Megadeth Canned Chaos
Megadeth Elba
Megadeth Greece
Russian Megadeth Site
Megadeth Fan Site
Megadeth Italia
Megadeth @ Vf
Megadeth Info (Polish)
Chilean Fansite
MegaFan Club (Official Megadeth Fan Club)
Megadeth Brasil
Rust in México [México]
Brazilian Fansite
Megadeth Brazilian Fansite
Interview @ www.beyondthedarkhorizon.com

Tablatures
Megadeth @ Xguitar.com
Megadeth @ The Tab World
Megadeth Tablatures
Megadeth Tabs @ metaltabs.com
Megadeth Tabs @ fretplay.com
Megadeth Tabs @ ultimate-guitar.com
Megadeth Tabs @ all-good-tabs.com
Guitar Pro Tabs @ MySongBook.com
Megadeth @ guitarmasta
Megadeth @ rockmagic.net
Megadeth @ 911tabs
Megadeth @ e-chords
Megadeth @ chordie
TabIt Tabs @ TabIt.net
Abysslord Megadeth Tab Page
AZChords
Megadeth @ tablatures
Megadeth Tabs @ Cifra Club
Megadeth@abysslord
Megadeth@guitaretab
Megadeth@guitartabs.cc



Back to the Encyclopaedia Metallum