Megadeth

Megadeth

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by founder, frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Formed in 1983 Los Angeles, California with bass player Dave Ellefson following Mustaine`s departure from Metallica, the band has since released twelve studio albums, six live albums, two EPs, thirty singles, thirty-two music videos, and three compilations. As a pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s, but experienced numerous line-up changes, due partly to the band`s notorious substance abuse problems.

Vintage Magazines with Megadeth

Screamer Magazine January 1988

Screamer Magazine January 1988
Issue: January 1988. Featuring: Leatherwolf. Also includes Def Leppard, Megadeth, TSOL, Jetboy, Reinkus Tide and Much More.

Articles with Megadeth

SECOND SHOOTER – Out of the Dark

Los Angeles-based extreme metal band Second Shooter released their debut album Fury Made Flesh in January. A juxtaposition of death, groove, and thrash metal, Second Shooter was formed in 2017 by guitarist Travis Hildreth and drummer James Wilinski who had been playing together for almost two decades through a band called Salvage 67. An iteration… Read more »


More Than a Legacy – A Conversation with David Ellefson

When we think of the caliber and tenure of musicians coming out of the iconic thrash outfit Megadeth, it is the guitarists’ names that get thrown about.  Chris Poland.  Jeff Young.  Friedman.  Loureiro.  But, without a doubt, the defining bottom end of Megadeth’s defining years came from David Ellefson.  For decades, Ellefson has been providing… Read more »


Former MEGADETH Members Unite to Honor the Legacy of Drummer GAR SAMUELSON

Bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Poland have come together to record one final song posthumously with their friend and former MEGADETH drummer Gar Samuelson. The new track “The Raven” is the latest single from Fatal Opera, part of a new twelve-song collection of demo material compiled as the group’s final release, entitled FATAL OPERA… Read more »


(Watch) The Lucid Release Debut Video for “Deaths Of Despair” And Their First Live Dates

The Lucid, featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), bassist David Ellefson (ex Megadeth), guitarist Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller have released their debut music video for “Deaths of Despair”, a track from their debut self-titled album released October 15 via SpoilerHead Records. The video was directed by Drew Fortier. The Lucid have also announced their… Read more »


Welcome To Rockville Announces Lineup For America’s Largest Rock Festival May 19-22, 2022 Featuring Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Kiss, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, The Smashing Pumpkins, Breaking Benjamin & More

Just when it was thought that Welcome To Rockville couldn’t possibly outdo its massive 2021 record-breaking event that featured 161,000 people and an at-home livestream audience of 1.2 million, Danny Wimmer Presents has put together the biggest lineup yet for the newly crowned Largest Rock Festival In America. Returning to its new home at the iconic Daytona International… Read more »


John 5 Announces New Album SINNER And Drops Official Music Video For “Que Pasa” Feat Dave Mustaine

Incendiary guitarist and solo artist, JOHN 5, has today announced his highly anticipated new solo album, SINNER. The album will be released on Friday, October 29th (just in time for Halloween) via Big Machine Records. Pre-orders are available here. Today’s album announcement is highlighted by the release of the first track from the album, the… Read more »


Slipknot Announces Knotfest Iowa And Studio Plans For 2021

Knotfest, the music and counterculture experience created by the multi-platinum sonic phenomenon and nine-piece force of nature, Slipknot, has today confirmed the return of Knotfest Iowa for 2021. The event will be the biggest heavy music festival to ever hit the mid-western state and will be held at National Balloon Classic Field in Indianola, IA, on… Read more »


Megadeth And Lamb Of God Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates For Fall

It’s time. MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD cannot be stopped and today announced the rescheduled run of the Metal Tour Of The Year. Joining them, as previously planned, will be special guests TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES, heralding the long-awaited return to the stage for these bands, who are every bit as excited about these historic and… Read more »


(video) Legendary Thrash Metal Band ANTHRAX Announces 40th Anniversary Celebrations

One of The Big Four turns the Big 4-0 this year and is celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honor the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, NY on July 18, 1981, Anthrax was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from… Read more »


MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces His Solo “BASS CHRONICLES” FALL 2021 STORYTELLER CONCERT SERIES

Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson has announced his new David Ellefson Bass Chronicles storyteller concert series with four shows across the eastern Midwest USA. Each event will be presented as a chronological set filled with songs and stories spanning David’s legendary career, along with some deep cuts that have rarely (or never) been performed… Read more »