Megadeth history

Megadeth band Thrash Metal band that originated in Los Angles, California, United States. Founded by Dave Mustaine "Ex Metallica" (guitarist / vocalist) and David Ellefson (bass), in 1983. The band has released 12 studioalbums, three live albums, two EPs, singles, 26 32 4 music video compilations and a box set. As a pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to prominence in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash," and Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, which is responsible for the popularity of thrash metal .

Megadeth has experienced numerous lineup changes. From 1983 to 2002, and on February 8, 2010 - Mustaine and Ellefson was the only original staff and Mustaine was the only constant staff. After finding the kesetabilan lineup, Megadeth album a set of gold and platinum albums, including the platinum-selling landmark "Rest in peace" was released in 1990 and in 1992 in Germany, and multi-platinum "Countdown to Extinction" nominated.
Megadeth disbanded in 2002 after Mustaine suffered a severe nerve damage. However, after some time he physiotherapy, he recovered and failed in 2004 Mustaine returned to reform the band and the album The System "followed by" United abominations "in 2007. Each album in the Billboard Top 200 in the rankings to 18th and 8th entered. Megadeth, brought together with their new guitarist Chris Broderick, the studio album, titled endgame, on September 15, 2009.0, entering the ranking of nine on the Billboard 200, all of which mark the fifth album from Megadeth 10 great albums such as popular.
25 years of the band was active, there are over 20 people who are band member, but only Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson still survive to this day. Megadeth is known for its distinctive instrumental style, often with dense, intricate parts on guitar.
The theme chosen for Mustaine lyric lyriknya more inclined to politics, war, addiction, personal and religious relationships. Megadeth has more than 25 million albums sold worldwide, with five consecutive studio albums reaching platinum or multi-platinum certification in the United States. The band was nominated for nine consecutive times for Best Metal Performance.
A Brief History of the Band
Two months after lead guitarist Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica due to drinking, drug use, violent behavior and conflicts with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and former bassist Ron McGovney, Dave Mustaine and Ellefson formed Megadeth in Los Angles. Mustaine later said, "after being fired from Metallica, I remember that I wanted blood ... and will be heavier than she is." Fueled by a desire for revenge, Mustaine elevated the intensity of Megadeth music, accelerating his songs such as "Mechanix". Be more severe than Metallica.
After unsuccessfully searching for a vocalist for nearly six months, Mustaine decided to take the vocal duties, introduced himself. While also serving as the main songwriter, and co-lead and rhythm guitarist.

Personnel
Dave Mustaine - lead vocals, lead guitar (1983-2002, 2004-present)
David Ellefson - bass, backing vocals (1983-2002, 2010-present)
Chris Broderick - lead guitar, backing vocals (2008-present)
Shawn Drover - drums, percussion (2004-present)

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