Biography of Megadeth
Formed: 1983 in Los Angeles, CA
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: ROCK
After he left Metallica in 1983, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine formed the thrash metal quartet Megadeth. Though Megadeth followed the basic blueprint of Metallica's relentless attack, Mustaine's group distinguished themselves from his earlier band by lessening the progressive rock influences, adding an emphasis on instrumental skills, speeding the tempo up slightly, and making the instrumental attack harsher. By streamlining the classic thrash metal approach and making the music more threatening, as well as making the lyrics more nihilistic, Megadeth became one of the leading bands of the genre during the mid-'80s and late '80s. Each album they released went at least gold, and they continually sold out arenas across America, in addition to developing a strong following overseas. By the early '90s, they had toned their music down slightly, yet that simply increased their following; all of their proper '90s albums debuted in the Top Ten.
Current Megadeth Band Members:
Dave Mustaine - Vocals, guitar (Fallen Angels, Metallica, Panic, Sanctuary)
Chris Broderick - Guitar (Jag Panzer)
David Ellefson - Bass (F5)
Shawn Drover - Drums (Dimension Infinite, Eidolon)
Former Band Members:
Gregory L. Handevidt - Guitar (1983)
Chris Poland - Guitar (1984-1986, 2003-2004)
Jay Reynolds - Guitar (1987)
Jeff Young - Guitar (1987-1989)
Marty Friedman - Guitar (1990-2000)
Glen Drover - Guitar (2004-2008)
Al Pitrelli - Guitar (2000-2002)
Jimmy Sloas - Bass (2003-2004)
James MacDonough - Bass (2004-2006)
James LoMenzo - Bass (2006-2010)
Dijon Carruthers - Drums (1983)
Lee Rauch - Drums (1983-1984)
Gar Samuelson - Drums (1984-1986) Died in 1999 Chuck Behler - Drums (1987-1989)
Nick Menza - Drums (1989-1998)
Jimmy DeGrasso - Drums (1998-2002)
Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums (2003-2004
Early Days:
After being kicked out of Metallica in 1983, guitarist Dave Mustaine started Megadeth. The original lineup included bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Kerry King and drummer Lee Rash. Shortly thereafter Kerry King left for his old band Slayer and was replaced by Chris Poland and Lee Rash was replaced by Gar Samuelson. In 1985 their debut album Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good was released.
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: ROCK
After he left Metallica in 1983, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine formed the thrash metal quartet Megadeth. Though Megadeth followed the basic blueprint of Metallica's relentless attack, Mustaine's group distinguished themselves from his earlier band by lessening the progressive rock influences, adding an emphasis on instrumental skills, speeding the tempo up slightly, and making the instrumental attack harsher. By streamlining the classic thrash metal approach and making the music more threatening, as well as making the lyrics more nihilistic, Megadeth became one of the leading bands of the genre during the mid-'80s and late '80s. Each album they released went at least gold, and they continually sold out arenas across America, in addition to developing a strong following overseas. By the early '90s, they had toned their music down slightly, yet that simply increased their following; all of their proper '90s albums debuted in the Top Ten.
Current Megadeth Band Members:
Dave Mustaine - Vocals, guitar (Fallen Angels, Metallica, Panic, Sanctuary)
Chris Broderick - Guitar (Jag Panzer)
David Ellefson - Bass (F5)
Shawn Drover - Drums (Dimension Infinite, Eidolon)
Former Band Members:
Gregory L. Handevidt - Guitar (1983)
Chris Poland - Guitar (1984-1986, 2003-2004)
Jay Reynolds - Guitar (1987)
Jeff Young - Guitar (1987-1989)
Marty Friedman - Guitar (1990-2000)
Glen Drover - Guitar (2004-2008)
Al Pitrelli - Guitar (2000-2002)
Jimmy Sloas - Bass (2003-2004)
James MacDonough - Bass (2004-2006)
James LoMenzo - Bass (2006-2010)
Dijon Carruthers - Drums (1983)
Lee Rauch - Drums (1983-1984)
Gar Samuelson - Drums (1984-1986) Died in 1999 Chuck Behler - Drums (1987-1989)
Nick Menza - Drums (1989-1998)
Jimmy DeGrasso - Drums (1998-2002)
Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums (2003-2004
Early Days:
After being kicked out of Metallica in 1983, guitarist Dave Mustaine started Megadeth. The original lineup included bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Kerry King and drummer Lee Rash. Shortly thereafter Kerry King left for his old band Slayer and was replaced by Chris Poland and Lee Rash was replaced by Gar Samuelson. In 1985 their debut album Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good was released.
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