Megadeth timeline
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Dave Mustaine Leaves Metallica
In 1981, Dave Mustaine saw an ad in a newspaper for a band called Metallica. The band needed a guitar player, and he accepted the dutie of it.... Read more
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Megadeth Forms And Releases Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good
Fueled by the desire for revenge,Mustaine elevated the intensity of Megadeth's music, speeding up existing songs such as "The Mechanix", which... Read more
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying Is Released
Originally completed in March 1986, Megadeth's second album again suffered from Combat Records small recording budget, and the band was initially... Read more
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Chuck Behler And Jeff Young Join The Band And Release So Far So Good So What
With a major label recording budget, and producer Paul Lani behind the desk, Megadeth spent five months recording their third album, So Far, So... Read more
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Monsters of Rock 1988
1988 was the biggest ever Donington,107,000 turned up. Given dry conditions that would not have been a problem, however, the festival was marred by... Read more
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Clash of the Titans Tour
The bands for the tour in Europe in 1990 were Megadeth, Slayer, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies. The tour began again in 1991 in the United... Read more
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"Rust in Peace" is Released
Released worldwide on September 24, 1990, Rust In Peace was a hit with fans and critics alike, debuting at #23 on the Billboard Top 200 in the US,... Read more
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Megadeth releases "Countdown to Extinction"
In January 1992, Megadeth entered Enterprise Studios in Burbank, California with co-producer Max Norman. Norman, who had mixed Rust in Peace, would... Read more
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"Youthanasia" is released
Early in 1994, Megadeth again teamed up with co-producer Max Norman to begin work on the follow up to Countdown to Extinction. With three members... Read more
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"Cryptic Writings" is released
Following an extensive world tour in support of Youthanasia, Megadeth took time off late in 1995. Mustaine began work on MD.45, a side project with... Read more
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Ozzfest 1998 occurs and makes it's first appearance in the U.K.
Ozzfest returned for it's third year in 1998 and it's second national tour. Also in addition, the festival also made an appearance in the U.K. at... Read more
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Risk Is Released
Following the band's first real radio success with Cryptic Writings, Megadeth opted to again work with country pop producer Dann Huff in Nashville... Read more
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Megadeth favours a return to their roots and releases The World Needs A Hero
In November 2000, Megadeth signed with new label Sanctuary Records. The band returned to the studio in October to put the finishing touches on... Read more
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Megadeth reforms and The System Has Failed is released
In May 2004 Mustaine returned to his newest recordings, intended as a solo effort, but due to outstanding contractual obligations with the band's... Read more
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The first Gigantour is held
Since the formation of Megadeth in 1983, they have toured with some of the biggest names in metal — from Iron Maiden to Anthrax — and are in fact... Read more
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United Abominations is released
In May 2006 Megadeth announced their eleventh studio album, entitled United Abominations, was near completion. Originally scheduled for release by... Read more
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The Fifth Annual Download Festival Occurs
The 2007 Download Festival took place on 8–10 June 2007. The three bands that headlined the 2007 festival were My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park... Read more