Megadeth
| a.k.a. | Fallen Angels |
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| Country | United States |
| Formed | July 1983, Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal |
| Labels | Combat Records, Capitol Records, Sanctuary Records, Roadrunner Records, Tradecraft |
| Years active | 1983 (as Fallen Angels), 1983-2002, 2004-present |
| Website | http://www.megadeth.com |
Line-up (members)
- David Ellefson : Bass (1983-2002, 2010-present)
- Dave Mustaine : Guitars, Vocals (1983-2002, 2004-present)
- Kiko Loureiro : Lead Guitars (2015-present)
- Dirk Verbeuren : Drums (2016-present)
Former members
- Dijon Carruthers : Drums (1983)
- Lee Rauch : Drums (1983-1984)
- Greg Handevidt : Guitars (1983-1984)
- Robert Cromwell : Guitars (1983)
- Lawrence "Lor" Kane : Vocals (1983)
- Gar Samuelson : Drums (1984-1987) (R.I.P. 1999)
- Chris Poland : Guitars (1984-1987, 2004)
- Chuck Behler : Drums (1987-1989)
- Jay Reynolds : Guitars (1987)
- Jeff Young : Guitars (1987-1989)
- Nick Menza : Drums (1989-1998, 2004) (R.I.P. 2016)
- Marty Friedman : Guitars (1990-1999)
- Jimmy DeGrasso : Drums (1998-2002)
- Al Pitrelli : Guitars (2000-2002)
- James MacDonough : Bass (2004-2006)
- Jimmy Sloas : Bass (2004)
- Shawn Drover : Drums (2004-2014)
- Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums (2004)
- Glen Drover : Guitars (2004-2008)
- James LoMenzo : Bass (2006-2010)
- Chris Broderick : Guitars (2008-2014)
Megadeth Discography
| Album title | Lyrics | Type | Released | Rating | Votes | Reviews | |||
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| Last Rites (1984) | Demo | 1984-03-09 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good (1985) |  |
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Studio | 1985-06-12 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 | |
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Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (1986) | |
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Studio | 1986-07-20 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 | |
| Wake Up Dead (1986) | Single | 1986-12-10 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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So Far, So Good... So What! (1988) | |
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Studio | 1988-01-19 | 87.5 | 2 | 0 | |
| Anarchy in the U.K. (1988) | Single | 1988-02-17 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Mary Jane (1988) | Single | 1988-05-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Liar (1988) | Single | 1988-05-19 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Hangar 18 (1990) | Single | 1990 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Rust in Peace (1990) | |
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Studio | 1990-09-21 | 96.9 | 10 | 2 | |
| Holy Wars... the Punishment Due (1990) | Single | 1990-09-23 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rusted Pieces (1991) | |
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Video | 1991-02-05 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Skin o' My Teeth (1992) | Single | 1992 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Countdown to Extinction (1992) | |
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Studio | 1992-07-06 | 82.5 | 2 | 1 | |
| Symphony of Destruction (1992) | Single | 1992-07-21 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Foreclosure of a Dream (1992) | Single | 1992-10-13 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Exposure of a Dream (1992) | |
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Video | 1992-11-04 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Limited Edition! Megadeth Live (1992) | |
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EP | 1992-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| 99 Ways to Die (1993) | Single | 1993 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Megabox Single Collection (1993) | |
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Boxed set | 1993-02-04 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sweating Bullets (1993) | Single | 1993-02-16 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| The Story of Megadeth (1994) | Single | 1994 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Youthanasia (1994) | |
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Studio | 1994-10-24 | 86.7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Train of Consequences (1994) | Single | 1994-11-10 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| À Tout le Monde (1995) | Single | 1995-02-06 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Evolver (1995) | |
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Video | 1995-02-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Hidden Treasures (1995) | |
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EP | 1995-07-18 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cyberarmy Exclusive Tracks (1996) | |
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EP | 1996-03-10 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| The Originals (1997) | |
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Boxed set | 1997 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
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Cryptic Writings (1997) | |
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Studio | 1997-05-30 | 70 | 1 | 0 | |
| Trust (1997) | Single | 1997-06-19 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Live Trax (1997) | |
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EP | 1997-11-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cryptic Sounds (No Voices in Your Head) (1998) | |
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EP | 1998-11-11 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
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Risk (1999) | |
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Studio | 1999-08-30 | 50 | 1 | 0 | |
| Breadline (2000) | |
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EP | 2000-02-16 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Capitol Punishment: the Megadeth Years (2000) | |
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Compilation | 2000-10-24 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
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The World Needs a Hero (2001) | |
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Studio | 2001-05-15 | 50 | 1 | 0 | |
| Behind the Music (Extended Version) (2001) | |
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Video | 2001-10-01 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Rude Awakening (2002) | |
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Live | 2002-03-19 | 90 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Still, Alive... and Well? (2002) | |
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Compilation | 2002-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
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The System Has Failed (2004) | |
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Studio | 2004-09-14 | 80 | 1 | 0 | |
| Hell Wasn't Built in a Day: the Complete Remasters (2004) | |
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Boxed set | 2004-11-16 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Video Hits (2005) | |
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Video | 2005-01-11 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Unplugged in Philly (2005) | |
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Live | 2005-04 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Greatest Hits: Back to the Start (2005) | |
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Compilation | 2005-06-28 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Unplugged in Boston (2006) | |
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Live | 2006 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gears of War (2006) | Single | 2006 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Arsenal of Megadeth (2006) | |
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Video | 2006-03-21 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| A Tout le Monde (Set Me Free) (2007) | Single | 2007-03-23 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Extended Versions (2007) | |
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Compilation | 2007-03-27 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Washington Is Next! (2007) | Single | 2007-04 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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United Abominations (2007) | |
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Studio | 2007-05-15 | 75 | 1 | 0 | |
| That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires (2007) | |
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Live | 2007-09-04 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Warchest (2007) | |
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Boxed set | 2007-10-09 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Anthology: Set the World Afire (2008) | |
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Compilation | 2008-09-30 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Deep Cuts (2009) | |
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EP | 2009-06-16 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Head Crusher (2009) | Single | 2009-07-07 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Endgame (2009) | |
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Studio | 2009-09-15 | 87.5 | 2 | 0 | |
| Rust in Peace Live (2010) | |
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Live | 2010-09-07 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sudden Death (2010) | Single | 2010-09-24 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Never Dead (2011) | Single | 2011 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (2011) | |
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Boxed set | 2011-07-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Public Enemy No. 1 (2011) | Single | 2011-09-07 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Th1rt3en (2011) | |
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Studio | 2011-11-01 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| Rust in Peace / Countdown to Extinction (2012) | |
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Compilation | 2012-06-25 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Super Collider (2013) | Single | 2013-04-23 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Super Collider (2013) | |
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Studio | 2013-06-04 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| Countdown to Extinction: Live (2013) | |
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Live | 2013-09-24 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Icon (2014) | |
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Compilation | 2014-02-25 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 Classic Albums (2014) | |
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Boxed set | 2014-09-30 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Countdown to Extinction / Rust in Peace (2014) | |
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Compilation | 2014-12-12 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Fatal Illusion (2015) | Single | 2015-10-02 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| The Threat Is Real (2015) | Single | 2015-11-27 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Dystopia (2016) | |
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Studio | 2016-01-22 | - | 0 | 0 | |
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The Sick, The Dying... & the Dead! (2022) | |
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Studio | 2022-09-02 | - | 0 | 0 |
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Best Megadeth Songs
| Track title | Album title | Rating | Votes | |
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| 1 | Tornado of Souls | Rust in Peace (1990) | 100 | 2 |
| 2 | Hangar 18 | Rust in Peace (1990) | 97.5 | 2 |
| 3 | Peace Sells | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (1986) | 97.5 | 2 |
| 4 | Family Tree | Youthanasia (1994) | 100 | 1 |
| 5 | Holy Wars... The Punishment Due | Rust in Peace (1990) | 95 | 2 |
| 6 | She-Wolf | Cryptic Writings (1997) | 95 | 2 |
| 7 | Trust | Cryptic Writings (1997) | 92.5 | 2 |
| 8 | Train Of Consequences | Youthanasia (1994) | 95 | 1 |
| 9 | Blood Of Heroes | Youthanasia (1994) | 95 | 1 |
| 10 | Wake Up Dead | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (1986) | 95 | 1 |
| 11 | Dread and the Fugitive Mind | The World Needs a Hero (2001) | 95 | 1 |
| 12 | Take No Prisoners | Rust in Peace (1990) | 90 | 2 |
| 13 | Rust In Peace... Polaris | Rust in Peace (1990) | 87.5 | 2 |
| 14 | Lucretia | Rust in Peace (1990) | 90 | 1 |
| 15 | Reckoning Day | Youthanasia (1994) | 90 | 1 |
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