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
Thirteen is the thirteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. It was first released in Japan on October 27, 2011, and worldwide on November 1, 2011. It is the first Megadeth studio a
Thirteen is the first Megadeth album since The World Needs a Hero, released a decade earlier, to feature longtime bassist David Ellefson.