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Megadeth

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Forthrash devotees, curious newcomers, live-show collectors, and anyone comparing megadeth eras album by album.
56 Reviews 34 Definitions 46 Charts

The Profile

Megadeth are an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson. As part of the Big Four with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, they’re known for technical riffing, socio‑political lyrics and the mascot Vic Rattlehead. Landmark albums include Rust in Peace (1990) and Countdown to Extinction (1992).

Founded by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson in 1983; core genres are thrash/heavy metal; part of the Big Four; classic line-up in the early ’90s featured Mustaine, Ellefson, Marty Friedman, Nick Menza. Reviews highlight Rust in Peace, Peace Sells and Countdown as essential; Endgame and Dystopia praised as modern high points; Risk and Super Collider divisive. Publicly, Megadeth won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance (Dystopia).

A sprawling set of Megadeth reviews celebrates the band’s thrash pedigree and technical bite. Rust in Peace and Peace Sells are hailed as landmarks, Countdown as the accessible powerhouse. Endgame and Dystopia earn solid praise; Risk and Super Collider trigger split opinions. Live reports gush about intensity, speed and sore necks.

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