Megadeth, Dave Mustaine’s band (ex-Metallica), one of the Big Four of thrash metal.
Profile
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Formed
- 1983
- Founding members
- Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson
- Current status
- On a farewell tour (“This Was Our Life”) since 2026, after Dave Mustaine announced that Megadeth will disband when it ends
- Official website
- megadeth.com
Current lineup
- Dave Mustaine — guitar, vocals (1983–present)
- James LoMenzo — bass (2006–2010, 2021–present)
- Dirk Verbeuren — drums (2016–present)
- Teemu Mäntysaari — guitar (2023–present)
Former members
- David Ellefson — bass (1983–2002, 2010–2021, with interruptions)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Killing Is My Business… |
| 1986 | Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? |
| 1990 | Rust in Peace |
| 1992 | Countdown to Extinction |
| 2026 | Megadeth |
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