MEGADETH

Genre Speed/Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal/Rock (1990s)
Lyrical theme Religion, Politics, War, History, Literature
Origin United States of America (San Francisco/Los Angeles, California)
Formed in 1983
Current label Roadrunner
Status 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
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 (18th February 1958 - R.I.P. July 14, 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)

Discography

Last Rites Demo, 1984
Killing Is My Business...and Business Is Good! Full-length, 1985
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, 1989
Rust in Peace promo sampler Demo, 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
Symphony of Destruction Single, 1992
Foreclosure of a Dream Single, 1992
Exposure of a Dream Video/VHS, 1992
Angry Again Single, 1993
Megadeth Live EP, 1993
Sweating Bullets Single, 1993
Skin O' My Teeth Single, 1993
99 Ways to Die EP, 1993
Youthanasia EP, 1994
The History of... Single, 1994
Train of Consequences / Tout Le Monde Single, 1994
Reckoning Day Video/VHS, 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
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
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
Megadeth Best of/Compilation, 1999
Risk EP, 1999
Insomnia Single, 1999
Crush 'Em Single, 1999
Risk Full-length, 1999
Kill the King Single, 2000
Breadline EP, 2000
Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years Best of/Compilation, 2000
Return to Hangar EP, 2001
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
The System Has Failed EP, 2004
Blackmail the Universe/Kick the Chair Single, 2004
Die Dead Enough Single, 2004
Unplugged in Philly Live album, 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
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
A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free) Single, 2007
Extended Versions Best of/Compilation, 2007
Washington Is Next! Single, 2007
United Abominations Full-length, 2007
That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires Live album, 2007
Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms Single, 2007
Warchest Boxed set, 2007
Anthology: Set the World Afire Best of/Compilation, 2008
Deep Cuts EP, 2009
Head Crusher Single, 2009
1,320 Single, 2009
Endgame Full-length, 2009

Links

Official
Megadeth's Official Site
Megadeth @ MySpace
The Official Megadeth Twitter Site

Labels
Megadeth @ Roadrunner

Fan site
Megadeth Fan Site
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de
Megadeth Canned Chaos
Megadeth Elba
Megadeth Greece
Russian Megadeth Site
Megadeth Fan Site
Megadeth Italia
Megadeth Turkiye (Eng-Tur)
Megadeth @ Vf
Megadeth Info (Polish)
Chilean Fansite
MegaFan Club (Official Megadeth Fan Club)
MEGADETHMX(México)
Megadeth Brasil
Rust in México [México]
Brazilian Fansite
Megadeth Brazilian Fansite