Genre(s): Thrash Metal (1983-1992), Heavy Metal (1994-present) (zice m-a-ul)
Lyrical theme(s): Politics, War, History, Literature, Occultism
United States of America (San Francisco, California), formata in 1983
Current line-up
Dave Mustaine - Guitars, Vocals (ex-Metallica, MD.45, ex-Panic)
Glen Drover - Guitars (Eidolon, ex-King Diamond)
James Lomenzo - Bass (White Lion, Zakk Wylde, ex-Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, ex-Rondinelli)
Shawn Drover - Drums (Eidolon)
Former/past member(s)
GUITARS:
Greg Handevidt (1983-1984) (Kublai Khan)
Kerry King (1984) (Slayer (US))
Chris Poland (1984-1987, 2004) (ex-Damn the Machine, Ohm)
Mike Albert (1985)
Jeff Young (1988)
Marty Friedman (1990-1999) (ex-Deuce (US), Vixen (US), Cacophony, Hawaii, Aikawa Nanase, guest in Animetal, guest in Tourniquet)
Al Pitrelli (2000-2002) (Savatage, Widowmaker, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, C.P.R., Dee Snider, Asia)
BASS:
David Warren Ellefson (1983-2002) (Avian (US), Soulfly, F5, Temple of Brutality, Killing Machine)
Jimmy Sloas (2004)
James MacDonough (2004-2006) (ex-Iced Earth, ex-Oracle (US))
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 (1988) (The Meanies)
Nick Menza (1988-1998, 2004) (ex-Marty Friedman, Menza, Memorain, Orphaned to Hatred, Rhoads, Von Skeletor)
Jimmy DeGrasso (1998 - 2002) (Suicidal Tendencies, MD.45, Y&T, live member for Alice Cooper)
Vinnie Colaiuta (2004)
Discography
Last Rites Demo, 1984
Killing is my Business...and Business Is Good Full-length, 1985 Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? Demo, 1986
Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? Full-length, 1986 Wake Up Dead Single, 1986
Anarchy in the U.K. Single, 1988
Mary Jane Single, 1988
Liar Single, 1988
So Far, So Good...So What! Full-length, 1988 No More Mr. Nice Guy Split, 1990
Rust In Peace Full-length, 1990 Holy Wars... The Punishment Due Single, 1990
Rusted Pieces Video/VHS, 1991
Hangar 18 Single, 1991
Maximum Megadeth EP, 1991
Countdown to Extinction Full-length, 1992 Live promo '92 EP, 1992
Symphony of Destruction Single, 1992
Foreclosure of a Dream Single, 1992
Exposure of a Dream Video/VHS, 1992
MegaBox Best of/Compilation, 1993
Angry Again Single, 1993
Megadeth Live EP, 1993
Sweating Bullets Single, 1993
Skin O' My Teeth Single, 1993
Tarin of consequences / Tout le monde Single, 1994
The History of... Single, 1994
Reckoning Day Video/VHS, 1994
The Baby Head Promo Single, 1994
Youthanasia Full-length, 1994 Train of Consequences Single, 1994
A Tout le Monde Single, 1995
Evolver Video/VHS, 1995
Hidden Treasures Best of/Compilation, 1995
The Megabox Boxed set, 1995
Cyberarmy Exclusive Tracks EP, 1996
The Originals Boxed set, 1997
Old Testaments Best of/Compilation, 1997
Special Limited Edition Single, 1997
Cryptic Writings Full-length, 1997 Trust Single, 1997
Almost Honest Single, 1997
Live Trax EP, 1997
A Secret Place Single, 1998
Use the Man Single, 1998
Live Trax II EP, 1998
Cryptic Sounds (No Voices In Your Head) EP, 1998
Insomnia Single, 1999
Crush 'Em Single, 1999
Risk Full-length, 1999 Kill the King Single, 2000
Breadline EP, 2000
Capitol Punishment Best of/Compilation, 2000
Moto Psycho Single, 2001
The World Needs A Hero Full-length, 2001 Behind The Music (Extended Version) DVD, 2001
Rude Awakening Live album, 2002
Rude Awakening DVD, 2002
Best of Live Boxed set, 2002
Still, Alive... And Well? Best of/Compilation, 2002
Hell Wasn't Built in a Day (The Complete Reissues) Sampler Best of/Compilation, 2004
Blackmail the Universe/Kick the Chair Single, 2004
Die Dead Enough Single, 2004
The System Has Failed Full-length, 2004 Hell Wasn't Built In A Day Boxed set, 2004
Of Mice and Men Single, 2005
Video Hits DVD, 2005
Greatest Hits: Back to the Start Best of/Compilation, 2005
Gears of War Single, 2006
Arsenal of Megadeth DVD, 2006
That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires DVD, 2007
va urma:
United Abominations Full-length, 2007
http://www.megadeth.com/Megadeth a fost, o buna perioada, formatia mea de suflet. In 2002, fix de ziua mea, am pus mana pe "The World Needs a Hero". Desi aveam sa descopar ca e departe de a fi cel mai bun album al trupei, la momentul respectiv mi s-a parut mult superior muzicii pe care o ascultam atunci (cu o exceptie, Metallica). In fine, am facut rost de restul discografiei si, ce pot sa zic, "Rust in Peace" m-a lovit cum rar mi s-a mai intamplat de atunci. Mi-au placut si precedentele 3, si urmatoarele 2...acum n-as mai asculta decat RIP-ul, pe care inca il consider un album genial. Ultimul album n-am reusit sa-l ascult decat de vreo 2 ori, fortat, mi se pare o porcarie. De la urmatorul nu am cine stie ce asteptari. Am fost la concertul din '05, mi-a placut, evident...au cantat si piese vechi si au facut-o foarte bine.
Mustaine e un personaj cat se poate de interesant, cateodata tembel, alteori pare foarte inteligent. Intotdeauna ironic, unul din cei mai amuzanti oameni din metal.