Megadeth, an American thrash metal band, was formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. The founders are former Metallica member Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson. Over the years, the composition of the band has constantly changed, except for the leading vocalist and bass player. Mustaine is the leader and author of most of Megadeth's songs. In 2002, the group broke up due to Mustaine's injury, but he, having undergone the necessary treatment, restored the team in 2004.
In 1985, the band
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Megadeth, an American thrash metal band, was formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. The founders are former Metallica member Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson. Over the years, the composition of the band has constantly changed, except for the leading vocalist and bass player. Mustaine is the leader and author of most of Megadeth's songs. In 2002, the group broke up due to Mustaine's injury, but he, having undergone the necessary treatment, restored the team in 2004.
In 1985, the band released their debut album, Killing Is My Business. And Business is Good! In 1986, the band released their second studio album, Peace Sells. But who's buying? The title song "Peace Sells" is ranked 11th among the 40 greatest metal songs according to VH1. The opening line of drums was used as a screensaver for MTV News. In 1992, Megadeth released Countdown to Extinction. Along with Metallica's song "Nothing Else Matters", as well as songs by Annihilator, Creator, Vader, the singles "Symphony of Destruction" and "Skin o' My Teeth" became very popular. The album was the most commercially successful of the band’s work.
With the Anthrax,
"Slayer" Metallica and Megadeth are traditionally referred to as the big four thrash metal. These groups are pioneers of this genre. The band’s music is characterized by a technical instrumental style, often including rich, complex guitar solos, as well as topical themes of songs that affect politics, war, religion, bad habits and personal relationships.
The total circulation of the albums of the group is 25 million. Five consecutive albums are classified as platinum or multi-platinum in the United States. Along with Meshuggah,
"Manowar", "Arch Enemy", "Children Of Bodom", "Iron Maiden", "Megadeth" holds a worthy place in the history of heavy music. / Studio albums 1985 - Killing Is My Business And Business Is Good! 1986 - Peace Sells ... But Who's Buying? 1988 So Far, so Good... So What! 1990 - Rust in Peace 1992 - Countdown to Extinction 1994 - Youthanasia 1997 Cryptic Writings 1999 - Risk 2001 - The World Needs a Hero
2004 The System Has Failed 2007 - United Abominations 2009 - Endgame