{"title":"Megadeth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Megadeth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMegadeth formed in Los Angeles in 1983 around Dave Mustaine, who had been fired from Metallica in April 1983 due to substance abuse and personal conflict. They are widely cited as one of the Big Four of American thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Their 1990 album Rust in Peace (featuring the foundational guitar interplay of Mustaine and Marty Friedman) is widely cited as one of the most important thrash metal albums of all time. Countdown to Extinction (1992) marked their commercial breakthrough, reaching number two on the Billboard 200. The band has dissolved and reformed multiple times across decades with lineup rotation. Mustaine has been the only constant member throughout. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2019 and has recovered. He has been open about his religious conversion (Christian) and political positions. He revealed in May 2025 that Megadeth will dissolve after the upcoming 2026 final album and tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMegadeth's sound is foundational to American thrash metal - combining thrash metal, heavy metal, speed metal, progressive metal, and groove metal with Mustaine's distinctive snarled vocal delivery and intricate dual-guitar arrangements (particularly the Mustaine\/Friedman era), complex compositional approaches, and lyrical content addressing politics, war, nuclear proliferation, religion, and personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKilling Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985, Combat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986, Combat\/Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo Far, So Good... So What! (1988, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust in Peace (1990, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountdown to Extinction (1992, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouthanasia (1994, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndgame (2009, Roadrunner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDystopia (2016, T-Boy\/Universal) - Best Metal Performance Grammy 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! (2022, Tradecraft\/Universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Combat and Capitol Records pressings of the late-1980s and 1990s Megadeth catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, audiophile reissues, and the comprehensive Capitol\/UMC reissue programs have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Megadeth typically start with Rust in Peace (1990) or Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"megadeth-so-far-so-good-so-what-vinyl","title":"So Far So Good So What LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo Far, So Good... So What! Is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540858908855,"sku":"210000090921","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1494550.jpg?v=1781154522"},{"product_id":"megadeth-rust-in-peace-vinyl-180g","title":"Rust in Peace LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRust in Peace is a thrash classic, and easily Megadeth's best album. It features Megadeth at their best, with technical riffing, very impressive shredding and soloing, and some nice bass work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540909895863,"sku":"210000083109","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1419395.jpg?v=1781154688"},{"product_id":"megadeth-the-world-needs-a-hero-vinyl","title":"The World Needs a Hero 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ninth studio album by thrash metal band Megadeth. Critically acclaimed as a return to a heavier musical direction for the band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540988965047,"sku":"210000058259","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/mega.jpg?v=1781154983"},{"product_id":"megadeth-self-titled-orange-white-marbled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the final studio album from Megadeth with their self-titled release, presented on striking orange and white marbled vinyl. Featuring powerful tracks like \"The Tipping Point\" and \"I Don't Care,\" this 2LP set encapsulates a historic milestone in the band's career, making it a noteworthy addition for collectors and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772783734967,"sku":"210000104248","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4492874-3531003.jpg?v=1782828520"},{"product_id":"megadeth-peace-sells-but-who-s-buying-cd","title":"Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to headbang with Megadeth's iconic \"Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?\" CD, a seminal release in the heavy metal genre. This re-issue presents not only classic tracks like \"Peace Sells\" and \"Devil's Island\" but also four previously unreleased Randy Burns mixes that amplify the album's legendary status.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785684889783,"sku":"210000050716","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/655541.jpg?v=1783045647"},{"product_id":"megadeth-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the depths of metal, Megadeth's self-titled double LP erupts like a beast lunging for escape. Tracks like \"Tipping Point\" and \"Let There Be Shred\" are relentless in their assault, driven by Mustaine's razor-sharp guitar and biting lyrics, each a dagger aimed at conformity. This is more than just vinyl; it's a visceral call to arms from Frontiers Records, where the sound's weight matches the fury of its message. Snatch it up and feel the pulse of a band that stands unyielding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785846501559,"sku":"210000102945","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4463050-3504830.jpg?v=1783046086"},{"product_id":"megadeth-youthanasia-vinyl","title":"Youthanasia 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapitol’s 2LP reissue of Megadeth’s Youthanasia on black vinyl, remastered from the original mixes. 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