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Megadeth is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the
Megadeth performing at the O2 Arena in October 2025. Left to right: James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren, Dave Mustaine and Teemu Mäntysaari.
Dave Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983, after being fired from Metallica.
Megadeth in 1986. From left to right: Chris Poland, Dave Mustaine, Gar Samuelson and David Ellefson.
Megadeth performing at the Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama, in July 1991
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released in the UK on May 17, 1985, by Music for Nations and in the US on June 12, 198
Megadeth
…guitars, and lyrical themes such as war, conflicts, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Combat Records selling…
Original cover art by Combat Records
The 2002 remastered/remixed CD edition cover art, redesigned by Michael Mueller from Mustaine's 1985 sketches