Megadeth is an American heavy metal, rock band which was formed during the early 80's in Los Angeles, California. The group was formed when former Metallica member Dave Mustaine paired up with bassist Dave Ellefson. Over the years the group has cycled through numerous band members. The group released their first studio album, 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!', in 1985. The heavy guitar rifts and thumping drums creating a stir and the group gained immediate popularity and recognition as being a new member of the heavy metal craze. The music video for 'Train of Consequences' remains one of the bands best known productions.
Some of the most popular hits from Megadeth include 'Symphony of Destruction', 'Hangar 18' and 'Holy Wars'. Though band members have changed over time, Mustaine was back at the helm when the band released its 13th album in 2011. The band continues to tour and make promotional appearances worldwide and throughout the United States at various venues. Live concert performances at regional and heavy metal festival events is also a mainstay of the group.
Rocklahoma 2012 Megadeth, Slash, Volbeat, Queensrÿche, Chevelle, Trivium, Rob Zombie, P.O.D., Theory of a Deadman, Puddle of Mudd, Jackyl, The Da... 25 May - 27 May
Rock on the Range 2012 Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Cypress Hill, Incubus, Escape the Fate, Shinedown, Slash, Volbeat, Lacuna Coil, Chevelle, Mastodon, Triv... 18 May - 20 May
Beale Street Music Festival 2012 Pitbull, Evanescence, Megadeth, Johnny Winter, Florence And The Machine, Wiz Khalifa, The Cult, Al Green, Volbeat, Buddy Guy, Jerr... 04 May - 06 May
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