Megadeth

One of the "Big Four" Thrash Metal bands, Megadeth was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine after he was kicked out of Metallica for drinking and violent behavior. After two years of lineup instability, the band settled down and were signed to Combat Records, where they released their debut album Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!. Despite poor production and a thrash metal cover of a Nancy Sinatra song that later got them in legal trouble, the album was well received. The band are famous for their musical skills, extended songs, and sociopolitical sensibilities expressed in the lyrics, especially during their "classic" period (1985-1994).
* David Ellefson – bass, backing vocals (1983-2002, 2010-2021)
Category:Thrash Metal
Category:Heavy Metal
Category:Speed Metal
Category:1983 Debuts
Category:Present Day Bands
Category:Big Four of Thrash
Category:Combat Records
Category:Cover Bands
Category:Nancy Sinatra
Category:Legally Dubious
Category:Classic Bands