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Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine.Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer, [3] responsible for the genre's development and popularization.
Megadeth's most commercially successful album, Countdown to Extinction (1992), peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, and was the band's first record to be certified platinum at its release year by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [1]
Nine Inch Nails performance was said to be their last in Europe as they were set to stop touring at the end of that tour after 20 years. Ultimately the resumed touring, returning to the UK in 2013 at Reading and Leeds festivals and playing several dates in the UK in May 2014. Thunder played their last set as well after 20 years of performing.
A look back at Megadeth's most commercially successful album on its 30th anniversary. 30 Years Ago, Megadeth’s Countdown to Extinction Tackled Politics and Personal Demons Jordan Blum
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Two years later, Dave Mustaine announced that Glen Drover had quit Megadeth to focus on his family. He was replaced by Chris Broderick. [24] On February 8, 2010, David Ellefson rejoined the band, replacing James LoMenzo. [25] In late November 2014, Shawn Drover quit the band after ten years, wanting to pursue his own musical interests.
The So Far, So Good...So What! Tour was a concert tour performed by the American thrash metal band Megadeth to support their 1988 album So Far, So Good... So What!.This was the only tour to feature the lineup of Dave Mustaine on vocals and guitar, David Ellefson on bass, Jeff Young on guitar and Chuck Behler on drums.