131. Megadeth's best music (01:02:24 )
Mon Jul 03 2023Megadeth is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by Dave Mustaine (lead vocals, guitar) and David Ellefson (bass). The band has undergone many lineup changes over the years, but Mustaine has always been the driving force behind the group. Megadeth is considered one of the Big Four of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.
Megadeth has released 16 studio albums, 2 live albums, 5 compilation albums, 2 extended plays, and 50 singles. They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, making them one of the most successful thrash metal bands of all time.
Some of Megadeth's best music includes:
"Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" (1986) - This album is considered a classic of the thrash metal genre. It features the hit singles "Peace Sells" and "Wake Up Dead."
"Rust in Peace" (1990) - This album is often considered Megadeth's magnum opus. It features complex and technical guitar work, as well as some of Mustaine's most political lyrics.
"Countdown to Extinction" (1992) - This album was a commercial breakthrough for Megadeth, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. It features the hit singles "Symphony of Destruction" and "Sweating Bullets."
"Youthanasia" (1994) - This album is a more experimental and progressive effort from Megadeth. It features elements of alternative metal and groove metal.
"Cryptic Writings" (1997) - This album saw Megadeth return to a more traditional thrash metal sound. It features the hit singles "Trust" and "A Tout le Monde."
"Risk" (2000) - This album was a commercial disappointment for Megadeth, but it is still considered by some fans to be a hidden gem. It features a more melodic and accessible sound than previous albums.
"The System Has Failed" (2004) - This album marked Mustaine's return to the band after a two-year hiatus. It features a more aggressive and thrashy sound than "Risk."
"Endgame" (2009) - This album was a critical and commercial success for Megadeth. It features some of the band's most technical and complex guitar work to date.
"Dystopia" (2016) - This album is Megadeth's most recent studio album. It features a return to the band's classic thrash metal sound.
These are just a few examples of Megadeth's best music. The band has a vast and varied discography, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you are a fan of thrash metal, then you should definitely check out Megadeth.
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