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Megadeth set the standard for technical thrash excellence almost from the outset. Formed by Mustaine after he was fired from Metallica, an embryonic version of the line-up also featured Slayer's Kerry King for a short time before jazz musicians Poland and Samuelson were drafted into the line-up. The first two albums certainly lived up to the reputation that had preceded the band due to Mustaine's pedigree, but hideous drug problems plagued them and entire recording budgets were blown on massive binges. Line-ups came and went practically at the whim of Mustaine but by 1990 the band was solid and sober enough to create Rust in Peace, arguably one of the finest metal albums of all time. Megadeth conceivably peaked at this point. Record company pressure to produce a hit album caused their output to become increasingly bland and uninspired and by the release of Risk Megadeth had been reduced to a radio singles band. Gar Samuelson formed Fatal Opera and died of liver failure on August 14, 1999.

A change of label in 2000 seemed to breathe an element of life back into Megadeth and the resultant album displayed vestiges of earlier glories but a short time later Mustaine announced he was quitting the band due to an arm injury that restricted his playing. Megadeth ceased to be at that point; some two years later however, Mustaine began work on solo material that has since led to the revival of the band, although not without some controversy as Ellefson launched a massive law suit alleging contract breaches and loss of earnings, among other complaints. All was settled in early 2010, when Ellefson rejoined Megadeth.

 
Added on 4/11/2002 5:00 AM by jimbobhickville | Last updated on 3/15/2012 10:59 AM by Backlash

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Chris Broderick Guitar Jag Panzer, Nevermore Warrel Dane
Shawn Drover Drums Eidolon
David Ellefson Bass Avian, F5 Tim "Ripper" Owens
Dave Mustaine Vocals, Guitar M.D.45, Metallica Diamond Head

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Discography (35 Releases)

2011 - TH1RT3EN by Megadeth

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2009 - Endgame by Megadeth

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2008 - Anthology: Set the World Afire (comp) by Megadeth

2007 - United Abominations by Megadeth

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2007 - That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires (live) by Megadeth

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2007 - Warchest (boxset) by Megadeth

2005 - Greatest Hits - Back to the Start (comp) by Megadeth

2004 - The System Has Failed by Megadeth

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2002 - Still, Alive...And Well? (Comp.) by Megadeth

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2002 - Rude Awakening (Live) by Megadeth

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2001 - The World Needs A Hero by Megadeth

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2001 - Moto Psycho (single) by Megadeth

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2000 - Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years by Megadeth

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1999 - Risk by Megadeth

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1997 - Cryptic Writings by Megadeth

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1997 - Trust (single) by Megadeth

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1995 - A Tout le Monde (single) by Megadeth

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1995 - Hidden Treasures by Megadeth

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1994 - Youthanasia by Megadeth

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1994 - Train of Consequences (EP) by Megadeth

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1993 - Sweating Bullets (single) by Megadeth

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1993 - Skin o' My Teeth (single) by Megadeth

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1992 - Foreclosure of a Dream (single) by Megadeth

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1992 - Countdown To Extinction by Megadeth

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1992 - Symphony of Destruction (single) by Megadeth

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1991 - Hangar 18 (single) by Megadeth

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1990 - Rust In Peace by Megadeth

1990 - Holy Wars... the Punishment Due (single) by Megadeth

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1990 - No More Mr. Nice Guy (single) by Megadeth

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1988 - Mary Jane (single) by Megadeth

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1988 - Anarchy in the UK (single) by Megadeth

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Chuck Behler Drums
David Ellefson Bass
Dave Mustaine Vocals, Guitar
Jeff Young Vocals, Guitar

1988 - So Far So Good...So What by Megadeth

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1986 - Wake Up Dead (single) by Megadeth

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1986 - Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? by Megadeth

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1985 - Killing Is My Business And Business Is Good by Megadeth

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David Ellefson Bass
Dave Mustaine Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Chris Poland Guitar
Gar Samuelson Drums, Timpani

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