Megadeth

Location :[USA]
Website http://www.megadeth.com
Genre (s) :Heavy , Thrash

..:: Biography ::..
2004

January, Dave Mustaine makes an announcement about his good health, the future of Megadeth and upcoming releases.
A new Megadeth album is recorded with drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Jimmy Sloas and guest soloist Chris Poland.
Megadeth's back catalougue is re-mixed and re-mastered.

2003

February, Dave Mustaine announces his departure as an endorsee for Jackson Guitars
April, Mustaine performs four Megadeth songs acoustically at a benefit for John Calleo
July, Mustaine attends the summer NAMM convention in Nashville to unveil his new signature ESP guitars.
October, Peace Sells ...But Who’s Buying? is released as an audio dvd presented in Dolby 5.1 surround.

2002

February, Killing Is My Business ...And Business Is Good! is re-mixed, re-mastered, and released
March, the double live album Rude Awakening is released.
April, Megadeth disband after Dave Mustaine suffers a nerve injury in his arm, leaving him unable to play guitar.
September, Still Alive..And Well? is released by Sanctuary.

2001

March, Dave Mustaine and Al Pitrelli begin a world press tour for the new album
April, Megadeth shoots the video for Moto Psycho
April/May, Megadeth begins a short U.S. acoustic tour sponsored by local radio stations.
May, The World Needs A Hero is released.
June, Megadeth spends the summer on a world tour playing festivals, opening for AC/DC
September, Megadeth tours the US, with Endo opening on the west coast and Iced Earth on the east.
October, Megadeth’s VH1 Behind The Music special is released on dvd.
November, Megadeth plays last two shows of TWNAH tour in Arizona filming both for a live album and dvd.

2000

Al Pitrelli joins the band replacing Marty Friedman.
The band starts work on it's 10th release.
Megadeth leaves Capitol Records.
Megadeth signs with Sanctuary Records.
"Kill the King" is number one most added song at rock radio.
Megadeth releases Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years.
The band returns to the studio in LA to finish recording their new release.
Megadeth closes out the millenium in Anchorage, Alaska with the promise of a web broadcast of the New Years Eve show.

1999

Megadeth enters the studio with producer Dann Huff in Nashville to record their follow up to Cryptic Writings.
Megadeth spend the summer playing radio shows, and eventually join Iron Maiden for a European tour in September.
"Crush 'Em" is released on the Universal Soldier 2 Soundtrack and eventually makes its way into NHL arenas and WCW.
Risk is released on August 31, 1999.

1998

January 28th, Dave Mustaine's daughter, Electra, is born.
Megadeth takes part in "Ozzfest'98".
July, Nick Menza and Megadeth have parted ways.
July, Jimmy DeGrasso is hired as Megadeth's drummer.
October 23rd, David Ellefson's daughter Athena is born.

1997

June, Megadeth releases Cryptic Writings.
Remix of Megadeth's "Almost Honest" included on Mortal Kombat Annihilation Soundtrack.

1996

Dave Mustaine collaborates with Lee Ving of Fear on MD.45, The Craving.
David Ellefson's son, Roman Alexander, is born.

1995

January, Megadeth's "Diadems" featured on Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight Soundtrack.
January to February, "Youth" worldwide tour with Corrosion of Conformity.
March, Megadeth releases Hidden Treasures compilation in Europe.
May, Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia video is released.
July, Megadeth releases Hidden Treasures compilation in USA and Japan.
July to August, "Reckoning Day" tour with Flotsam and Jetsam, Korn and Fear Factory.

1994

Halloween, Megadeth releases Youthanasia, plays on MTV's "Night of the Living Megadeth".
October, Megadeth covers "Paranoid" for Nativity in Black: A Tribute to Black Sabbath.

1993

Dave Mustaine makes a guest appearance on Diamond Head's Death and Progress.
Megadeth plays Milton Keynes Bowl with Diamond Head and Metallica.
Megadeth opens for Iron Maiden for a few dates on their European Tour.
Aerosmith kicks Megadeth off their American "Get A Grip" tour, Jackyl takes their place.
Pantera opens for Megadeth's "Countdown to Extinction" Tour.
June, Megadeth's "Angry Again" featured on Last Action Hero soundtrack.
November, Megadeth's "99 Ways to Die" featured on The Beavis and Butthead Experience Soundtrack.

1992

May, Megadeth's "Breakpoint" featured on Super Mario Bros Soundtrack.
July, Megadeth releases Countdown to Extinction.
November, Exposure of a Dream video is released.
Megadeth tours the USA with Stone Temple Pilots.
Dave Mustaine covers Democratic national convention for MTV.
Dave Mustaine's son, Justis, is born.

1991

March, Megadeth opens for Judas Priest, in support of their new album Painkiller.
April, Dave Mustaine gets married to Pamela Anne Casselberry.
April, Rusted Pieces video is released.
July, Megadeth's "Go to Hell" featured on Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey Soundtrack.
US "Clash of the Titans" tour featuring Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, and opener Alice in Chains.

1990

January, Megadeth covers Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" for Wes Craven's Shocker Soundtrack, their only song as a three-piece band.
February, Marty Friedman is hired as Megadeth's lead guitarist.
October, Megadeth releases Rust in Peace.
October, Megadeth joins Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, and Testament for "Clash of the Titans" tour.

1989

Jeff Young and Chuck Behler are fired.
Mustaine is arrested for impaired driving, forced to clean up in 12-step program.
July, Nick Menza, is hired as Megadeth's drummer.

1988

March, Megadeth releases So Far, So Good... So What!
Megadeth opens for Dio on US and Canadian tour.
Megadeth featured in acclaimed documentary, Decline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal Years.
August, Megadeth plays Castle Donnington with KISS, and Iron Maiden as the headliner.
Megadeth opens for the "Monsters of Rock" tour.
Megadeth cancels Australian tour.
Dave Mustaine helps produce Sanctuary's Refuge Denied.

1987

February, Megadeth opens for Alice Cooper's "Constrictor" tour.
Megadeth tours with Mercyful Fate.
Chuck Behler hired as Megadeth's drummer.
Jay Reynolds of Malice helps out Megadeth until they find a suitable. replacement for Chris Poland, guitarist Jeff Young.

1986

Cliff Burton dies in bus accident.
November, Megadeth releases Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?.
Capitol Records signs Megadeth, gets rights to Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? from Combat.
Overkill opens for Megadeth on "Wake Up Dead" tour.
Chris Poland and Gar Samuelson are fired after last show of tour in Hawaii.

1985

May, Megadeth releases Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!

1984

Lee Rausch is replaced by Gar Samuelson.
Chris Poland is hired to fill the gap Kerry King helped with.
November, Megadeth is signed to Combat records.

1983

March, Cliff Burton's first gig with Metallica.
April, Dave Mustaine is fired from Metallica, Kirk Hammet leaves Exodus to replace him.
Metallica's first album, Kill 'Em All, is released.
Dave Mustaine gets together with bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Kerry King, and drummer Lee Rausch to form Megadeth.
Kerry King assists Megadeth on tour and then returns to Slayer.
December 31st, Mustaine becomes Megadeth's singer.

1982

Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield form Metallica.
Dave Mustaine leaves Panic and joins Metallica.
Ron McGovney is hired as Metallica's bassist.
March, Metallica's first gig at Radio City in Anaheim.
March, Metallica opens for Saxon on their "Denim and Leather" tour.
April, Brad Parker (a.k.a. Damian Phillips) is hired as Metallica's second guitarist. He leaves band after one gig, Metallica's only day as a five-piece band.
May, James Hetfield takes up rhythm guitar in addition to vocals.
June, "Hit the Lights" is included on Metal Massacre compilation.
Rare demo album No Life 'til Leather is released.
December, Cliff Burton leaves Trauma to replace Ron McGovney.

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