Megadeth, an American thrash metal band, was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine after his departure from Metallica. With their aggressive, fast guitar work, complex compositions, and politically-charged lyrics, Megadeth quickly gained recognition as one of the genre's leading acts. Over the years, the band has undergone numerous lineup changes, with Mustaine remaining the consistent driving force behind their music. Their discography is extensive and influential, featuring a combination of relentless speed and technical prowess that has defined their sound.

The band has experienced both critical and commercial success with albums like "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" in 1986, "Rust in Peace" in 1990, and "Countdown to Extinction" in 1992, which entered the mainstream music charts. Their more recent releases, such as "Dystopia" in 2016, with its Grammy-winning title track, maintain the band's reputation for crafting intense metal music. Megadeth's longevity and prolific output, including a blend of studio albums, live recordings such as "That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires," and curated compilations like "Warheads on Foreheads," continue to solidify their legacy as one of the big four of thrash metal along with Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. With their latest works like "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" Megadeth cements their status as relentless innovators and stalwarts of the thrash metal genre.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Hard Rock

Melodic Thrash

Metal

Old School Thrash

Rock

Speed Metal

Thrash Metal

Related Artists

Metallica

Slayer

Pantera

Anthrax

Testament

Iron Maiden

Judas Priest

Overkill

Kreator

Exodus

Sepultura

Motörhead

Latest Release

Delivering The Goods

Megadeth

Single - Released February 17, 2023