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
Dirk Verbeuren is a Belgian drummer, best known as the current drummer of American thrash metal band Megadeth, and formerly the drummer for the Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork.
Megadeth
…2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Megadeth's current lineup includes Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. Megadeth earned platinum certifications in the United States for five of its seventeen studio albums, and has received twelve Grammy nominations…
Verbeuren performing with Megadeth in 2016