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Megadeth emerged from Dave Mustaine's 1983 expulsion from Metallica, transforming personal betrayal into one of thrash metal's most technically proficient and politically charged forces. Founded in Los Angeles with an explicit mission to surpass his former bandmates, Mustaine assembled the classic lineup featuring bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Chris Poland, and drummer Gar Samuelson. This formation established Megadeth's signature approach: more technically demanding than most thrash contemporaries, anchored by Mustaine's distinctive snarl and intricate compositional structures that elevated the genre beyond simple aggression.

Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985, Combat Records) immediately positioned Megadeth at the forefront of the emerging speed/thrash movement. Despite raw production values, tracks like "Mechanix" and "The Skull Beneath the Skin" showcased Mustaine's ability to merge political commentary with brutal musicianship. The transition to Capitol Records yielded Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986), which catapulted Megadeth into thrash metal's elite tier. The title track's iconic bassline and "Wake Up Dead" demonstrated their mastery of balancing accessibility with technical sophistication, establishing them as thinking person's thrash metal.

So Far, So Good... So What! (1988) maintained momentum despite lineup changes, but Megadeth achieved their creative apex with Rust in Peace (1990). The addition of guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza created the definitive Megadeth lineup, resulting in an album that remains both commercially successful and artistically uncompromising. "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and "Hangar 18" became thrash anthems, showcasing the band's ability to craft complex narratives within crushing musical frameworks. Countdown to Extinction (1992) delivered their biggest radio hit with "Symphony of Destruction," while later releases like Dystopia (2016) proved Megadeth's continued relevance in modern metal.

Following decades of lineup changes and stylistic experiments, Megadeth continues as an active force with The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! (2022) demonstrating their enduring commitment to technical excellence and sociopolitical commentary that originally defined their legacy.

Discography

1985 - Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (Combat Records)
1986 - Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (Capitol Records)
1988 - So Far, So Good... So What! (Capitol Records)
1990 - Rust in Peace (Capitol Records)
1992 - Countdown to Extinction (Capitol Records)
1994 - Youthanasia (Capitol Records)
1997 - Cryptic Writings (Capitol Records)
1999 - Risk (Capitol Records)
2001 - The World Needs a Hero (Sanctuary Records)
2004 - The System Has Failed (Sanctuary Records)
2007 - United Abominations (Roadrunner Records)
2009 - Endgame (Roadrunner Records)
2011 - Thirteen (Roadrunner Records)
2013 - Super Collider (Tradecraft/Universal)
2016 - Dystopia (Tradecraft/Universal)
2022 - The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! (Universal Music)

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