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Megadeth brought their Crush The World Tour to North America to play a series of headline dates along with some festivals during the month of September and into October. Kiko Loureiro sat out these shows while Teemu Mäntysaari covered the lead guitar role.

Megadeth continue their Crush The World Tour as they land in Europe. The band plays a series of headline and festival shows throughout Europe. Marty Friedman joined Megadeth on stage at Wacken on August 2 and performed Trust, Tornado of Souls, Symphony of Destruction and Holy Wars. In addition Megadeth performed two special acoustic VIP performances, one on August 12 in Derby, UK at the Bloodstock festival in the New Blood tent, and a second acoustic VIP event on August 14 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Megadeth's Crush The World Tour hits the road taking it across Canada from coast to coast for 13 dates, with support from Bullet For My Valentine and ONI.

Kramer and Epiphone welcome Gibson Brand Ambassador, Dave Mustaine to the Kramer and Epiphone Artist lineup with new Limited Edition signature guitars.

"We'll Be Back" from the album, The Sick, The Dying...And The Dead! is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category.

Megadeth wins their first Grammy Award for the song "Dystopia" in the Best Metal Performance category at the 59th annual Grammy Awards.

Megadeth wins a CLIO Awards Silver medal for the Dystopia Virtual Reality Experience.

Dave Mustaine receives Lifetime Achievement award at the Revolver Music Awards. Megadeth appears on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers', performing "Dystopia" and "Tornado of Souls"

Megadeth places third in Loudwire's "10 Best Thrash Metal Bands of All Time"

Megadeth appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' debuting their new holiday disc Thrashing Through the Snow: A Very Megadeth Christmas in a funny holiday skit, including a duet with indie rocker Jenny Lewis on the 1944 holiday classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside".

'The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria' DVD and Blu-ray is certified multi-platinum in the U.S.

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, "The Big 4" were presented with a double platinum award for the two-disc DVD version of The Big Four: Live From Sofia, Bulgaria at the first ever "Big 4" show in the US at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.

The paperback edition of Dave Mustaine's autobiography, "MUSTAINE: A LIFE IN METAL" is released in the U.K.

The BIG FOUR play six dates across U.K. and Europe. Megadeth joins the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with Disturbed, Godsmack, Machine Head, In Flames and Trivium for U.S. summer tour. Megadeth's platinum-certified, Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? is released in a commemorative 25th Anniversary deluxe 5Disc+3LP box set.

The paperback edition of Dave Mustaine's autobiography, "Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir" is released in the U.S.

The new single, "Public Enemy No. 1" from Megadeth's forthcoming album TH1RT3EN is available for streaming at Megadeth.com. The "Big Four" play their second-ever U.S. show at the new Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Original bassist David Ellefson returns to Megadeth, replacing James LoMenzo. Megadeth shoot a video for "The Right to Go Insane," the second single from the  Endgame  album.

The 20th anniversary of the  Rust In Peace  album is celebrated with a U.S. tour featuring openers Testament and Exodus. Final show in Hollywood is filed for upcoming DVD release.

The Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour continues in South and Central America.

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal, play together for the first time in Warsaw, Poland and continue to share the stage in Europe throughout the month. The "Big Four" show from Sofia, Bulgaria is filmed for upcoming DVD release and is shown in theaters around the world.

Dave Mustaine's autobiography Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir is released in North America. Book tour coincides with first leg of American Carnage tour. 20 years after the original Clash of the Titans tour, Megadeth tours again with Slayer and Testament for the American Carnage tour.

Megadeth continues to tour with Slayer and special guests Anthrax on the Jagermeister tour.

Megadeth's "Sudden Death" is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category. Megadeth headlines six festival shows in New Zealand and Australia as part of the No Sleep Til festival tour.

Megadeth continues the recording of their 12th studio album with Andy Sneap returning as producer.

Megadeth joins Testament as openers for Judas Priest on the Priest Feast European tour.

Megadeth headlines the Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards, where Dave is presented with the Golden God Award.

Megadeth and Slayer team up for Canadian Carnage, a mini-tour of Western Canada. "Head Crusher", the first single from Megadeth's new album, is released. The song is debuted live on the Canadian Carnage tour.

The video for "Head Crusher" is shot in Los Angeles, CA.

Megadeth's 12th studio album, Endgame is released, debuts at #9 on the Billboard chart.

Megadeth kicks off the Endgame Tour in Australia and New Zealand co-headlining with Slayer.

Endgame Tour continues in the U.S. Megadeth headlines with Machine Head, Suicide Silence, Arcanium and Warbringer.

Megadeth's "Head Crusher" is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category.

Megadeth continues the Tour of Duty in Europe and kicks off Gigantour 2008 in the U.K. with Job For A Cowboy and Evile.

Megadeth plays India for the first time, headlining the Rock in India festival.

Gigantour 2  is released on CD and DVD, highlighting the 2006 tour. Gigantour 2008 begins in North America. Megadeth headlines with In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy and High On Fire.

Tour of Duty continues in South America with shows in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and ending in Mexico in June.

Dave Mustaine has new recording studio Vic's Garage built in Southern California to record the next Megadeth album.

Megadeth performs live at the Mixed Martial Arts event, Affliction Banned.

Megadeth Greatest Hits double disc Anthology: Set The World Afire is released.

Dave Mustaine signs with Dean Guitars, debuts his new VMNT guitar at the NAMM Convention.

Megadeth opens for a reunited Black Sabbath (Heaven And Hell) on their Canadian tour. That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires , filmed in Buenos Aires, is released on DVD. The 2CD set follows in October.

The Heaven and Hell tour continues in the U.S.

Megadeth's 11th studio album,  United Abominations , featurng the singles/videos "A Tout Le Monde" (featuring Christina Scabbia) and "Never Walk Alone" is released, debuts at #8 on U.S. charts.

Megadeth's Tour of Duty begins in Europe with summer festivals and headline shows.

Tour of Duty continues in the U.S. and Pacific Rim.

Megadeth release Warchest , a 4CD/1DVD career-spanning box set.

'Gigantour 2007' kicks off in Australia with Static X, Devildriver, Lacuna Coil and Bring Me the Horizon.

The two-disc DVD anthology  Arsenal of Megadeth  is released. James LoMenzo (Black Label Society) replaces James MacDonough on bass. Megadeth headlines the United Arab Emirates' Dubai Desert Rock Festival.

Megadeth begins recording a new album at SARM recording studios in England.

Megadeth signs with Roadrunner Records.

Megadeth plays Spain's Metalway Festival in Gernika and Jerez

Gigantour's inaugural festival tour is released on 2-CD and 2-DVD sets.

'Gigantour 2006' begins in North America. Megadeth headlines with Lamb of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill, Into Eternity, Sanctity and the Smashup.

Megadeth tours Japan and continues Gigantour in Australia with Soulfly, Arch Enemy and Caliban. Halloween, Megadeth takes part in launching the 'Gears Of War' XBOX 360 game with a mini-concert at Six Flags theme park in Springfield, MA.

Dave Mustaine announces his departure from ESP guitars.

Dave Mustaine is ranked #1 by Joel McIver in his 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' book.

Megadeth continue its Blackmail The Universe tour worldwide with Diamond Head and Dungeon opening.

Greatest Hits: Back To The Start is released. More worldwide shows and European festivals; Megadeth plays Iceland, Romania and Bulgaria for the first time.

Gigantour 1 hits North America all summer. Megadeth headlines with Dream Theater, Anthrax, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan, Nevermore, Life of Agony, Symphony X, Dry Kill Logic and Bobaflex

Dave Mustaine announces his decision to keep Megadeth together at a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show is filmed for a live album/DVD.

Dave Mustaine makes an announcement about his good health, the future of Megadeth and upcoming releases.

Megadeth's back catalog is re-mixed and re-mastered with bonus tracks!

The new touring lineup is announced: Glen Drover (King Diamond/Eidelon) and James MacDonough (Iced Earth).

September 15, 2004. A new Megadeth album is recorded with drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Jimmy Sloas and guest soloist Chris Poland. “The System Has Failed” is released.

The “Blackmail The Universe” tour beings in North America with Exodus opening. New drummer Shawn Drover joins the band the week before.

Dave Mustaine announces his departure as an endorsee for Jackson Guitars

Mustaine performs four Megadeth songs acoustically at a benefit for John Calleo

Mustaine attends the summer NAMM convention in Nashville to unveil his new signature ESP guitars.

Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying? is released as an audio DVD presented in Dolby 5.1 surround.

Killing Is My Business ...And Business Is Good! is re-mixed, re-mastered, and released

The double live album Rude Awakening is released.

Megadeth disbands after Dave Mustaine suffers a nerve injury in his arm, leaving him unable to play guitar.

Still Alive..And Well? is released.

Dave Mustaine and Al Pitrelli begin a world press tour for the new album

Megadeth shoots the video for Moto Psycho

April/May, Megadeth begins a short U.S. acoustic tour sponsored by local radio stations.

The World Needs A Hero is released by Sanctuary.

Megadeth spends the summer on a world tour playing festivals, opening for AC/DC

Megadeth tours North America with Endo and Iced Earth.

Megadeth’s VH1 Behind The Music special is released on DVD.

Megadeth plays last two shows of TWNAH tour in Arizona, films both for a live album and DVD.

January, Al Pitrelli joins Megadeth mid-tour.

The band starts work on it's 10th release.

Megadeth play the Maximum Rock festival with Anthrax and Motley Crue.

Megadeth leaves Capitol Records

Megadeth releases Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years.

Megadeth signs with Sanctuary Records. The band returns to the studio in LA to finish recording their new album.

New Year’s Eve, Megadeth closes out the millennium in Anchorage, Alaska, broadcasts the concert on their website

Megadeth enters the studio with producer Dann Huff in Nashville to record their follow up to Cryptic Writings.

Megadeth spends the summer playing festivals, including Woodstock ‘99.

Megadeth covers “Never Say Die” for Nativity In Black II: Tribute To Black Sabbath

"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.

Megadeth opens for Iron Maiden on European tour

Marty Friedman announces departure from Megadeth

January 28, Dave Mustaine's daughter Electra is born. “Trust” nominated for a Grammy Megadeth performs on The Howard Stern Show

July, Megadeth takes part in Ozzfest '98. July, Nick Menza and Megadeth part ways, Jimmy DeGrasso is hired as Megadeth's new drummer.

October 23, David Ellefson's daughter Athena is born.

New Year’s Eve, Megadeth opens for Black Sabbath along with Soulfly, Slayer and Pantera.

Megadeth releases Cryptic Writings . The first 500,000 copies in the U.S. were released with silver background album cover. The Misfits open for Megadeth on summer U.S. tour.

Chaos Comics release The Cryptic Writings of Megadeth comic books.

Remix of Megadeth's "Almost Honest" included on Mortal Kombat Annihilation Soundtrack

Megadeth plays their first all-acoustic show in South America.

“Paranoid” nominated for a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category

David Ellefson's son, Roman Alexander, is born.

Dave Mustaine collaborates with Lee Ving of FEAR on MD.45, The Craving.

Megadeth begins recording new album in Nashville, TN

Megadeth's "Diadems" featured on Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight Soundtrack.

"Youthanasia" worldwide tour with Corrosion of Conformity.

Megadeth releases Hidden Treasures compilation in Europe.

Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia video is released. A documentary about the making of Youthanasia . Includes interviews, and extensive footage of the band working and jamming at their studio near Phoenix, Arizona.

July, Megadeth releases Hidden Treasures compilation in USA and Japan. July to August, "Reckoning Day" tour with Flotsam and Jetsam, Korn and Fear Factory.

Megadeth plays “Monsters Of Rock” festival in South America with Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper.

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

Megadeth kicks off the Youthanasia tour in South America.

Megadeth tours the USA with Stone Temple Pilots. The tour is cancelled along with Japanese dates in May.

Dave Mustaine makes a guest appearance on Diamond Head's Death and Progress album. Megadeth plays Milton Keynes Bowl with Diamond Head and Metallica. Megadeth opens for Iron Maiden and Metallica on their European Tour. Megadeth's "Angry Again" featured on Last Action Hero soundtrack.

Aerosmith kicks Megadeth off their American "Get A Grip" tour after 7 dates, Jackyl takes their place.

Megadeth's "99 Ways to Die" featured on The Beavis and Butthead Experience Soundtrack.

Dave Mustaine's son Justis is born.

Megadeth's "Breakpoint" featured on Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack.

Megadeth releases Countdown to Extinction.

Dave Mustaine covers Democratic National Convention for MTV.

Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies open for Megadeth's "Countdown to Extinction" Tour.

Exposure of a Dream home video is released.

Megadeth plays to 140,000 people at the Rock In Rio II festival in Brazil.

Megadeth’s world tour beings, with The Almighty and Alice In Chains opening.

Dave Mustaine gets married to Pamela Anne Casselberry. Rusted Pieces home video is released.

U.S. "Clash of the Titans" tour featuring Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth and opener Alice in Chains

Megadeth's "Go to Hell" featured on Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey Soundtrack.

Megadeth performs at the ’91 Foundations Forum, wins awards for Hangar 18 and Rust In Peace

Marty Friedman is hired as Megadeth's lead guitarist.

Megadeth joins Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Testament for "Clash of the Titans" world tour

Megadeth releases Rust in Peace. Megadeth opens for Judas Priest in support of their new album Painkiller

Megadeth covers Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" for Wes Craven's Shocker Soundtrack, their only song recorded as a three-piece band. Mustaine is arrested for impaired driving, forced to clean up in 12-step program.

Nick Menza is hired as Megadeth's new drummer.

Megadeth opens for Dio on North American tour. Dave Mustaine produces Sanctuary's debut album Refuge Denied.

Megadeth releases So Far, So Good... So What!

June, Megadeth featured in acclaimed documentary, Decline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal Years. June, Megadeth opens for Iron Maiden on their “Seventh Son” tour

Megadeth plays “Monsters of Rock” festival at Castle Donnington along with KISS, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, David Lee Roth Megadeth drops off the “Monsters of Rock” tour after one show. Jeff Young and Chuck Behler are fired soon after.

Dave and David appear on Malice’s License To Kill album. Megadeth re-record “These Boots” for the Dudes soundtrack. Chris Poland and Gar Samuelson are fired after last show of tour in Hawaii Gar’s drum tech Chuck Behler is hired as Megadeth's new drummer. Jay Reynolds of Malice leads Megadeth to their new guitarist, Jeff Young.

Megadeth opens for Alice Cooper's "Constrictor" tour.

Megadeth’s first world tour begins in the UK

Megadeth tours the U.S. with Overkill and Necros.

Capitol Records signs Megadeth, gets rights to Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? from Combat. Megadeth opens for King Diamond and Motorhead in the U.S. Megadeth shoots first video, “Peace Sells”

Cliff Burton dies in bus accident

Megadeth releases Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?

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

Megadeth tours the U.S. and Canada with Exciter, Mike Albert takes over for Chris Poland.

Chris Poland rejoins band. Megadeth begins recording new album, Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? for Combat Records

Megadeth plays New Year’s Eve show in San Francisco with Metallica, Exodus and Metal Church.

Megadeth record 3-song demo with drummer Lee Raush. Kerry King assists Megadeth at live shows and then returns to Slayer. Lee Raush is replaced by Gar Samuelson.

Megadeth is signed to Combat records.

Chris Poland is hired as the new guitarist Megadeth plays its first New York shows with Slayer.

Metallica's first album, Kill 'Em All, is released.

Dave Mustaine is fired from Metallica, Kirk Hammet leaves Exodus to replace him. Mustaine forms new band Fallen Angels.

Dave meets bassist David Ellefson, forms Megadeth with guitarist Greg Handevidt and drummer Dijon Carruthers.

December 31st, Mustaine becomes Megadeth's singer.

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Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983. Founded by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson following Mustaine's departure from Metallica , the band has since released 15 studio albums, five live albums, two EPs, 26 singles, 32 music videos, four compilations, and one box set. As a pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash," along with Metallica, Slayer , and Anthrax , who were responsible for creating, developing, and popularizing the thrash metal sub-genre.

Megadeth has experienced numerous line-up changes, due partly to the band's notorious substance abuse problems. From 1983 to 2002 — and as of February 8, 2010 — Mustaine and Ellefson are the only original members of the band, with Mustaine being the only constant member. After finding sobriety and securing a stable line-up, Megadeth went on to release a string of platinum and gold albums, including the platinum-selling landmark Rust in Peace in 1990 and the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum Countdown to Extinction in 1992.

Megadeth disbanded in 2002 after Mustaine suffered a severe nerve injury to his left arm. However, following extensive physical therapy, Mustaine reformed the band in 2004 and released The System Has Failed , followed by United Abominations in 2007; the albums debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #18 and #8, respectively. Megadeth, along with their new lead guitarist Chris Broderick , released their twelfth studio album, titled Endgame , on September 15, 2009, which debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200, marking Megadeth's fifth top 10 album.

In the band's 25 active years, there have been over 20 individuals that have all officially been a part of the group at different times, with Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson being the only original members. Megadeth is known for its distinctive, technical instrumental style, often featuring dense, intricate passages and trade off guitar solos, as well as for Mustaine's recurring lyrical themes including politics, war, addiction, personal relationships and religious themes. Megadeth has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with five consecutive albums being certified platinum or multi-platinum in the USA. The band has also been nominated nine consecutive times for Best Metal Performance.

• 1.1 Early days (1983–1984)
• 1.2 Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985–1986)
• 1.3 Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986–1987)
• 1.4 So Far, So Good... So What! (1987–1989)
• 1.5 Rust in Peace (1990–1991)
• 1.6 Countdown to Extinction (1992–1993)
• 1.7 Youthanasia (1994–1995)
• 1.8 Cryptic Writings (1996–1998)
• 1.9 Risk (1999–2000)
• 1.10 The World Needs a Hero (2001–2002)
• 1.11 Breakup (2002–2004)
• 1.12 The System Has Failed (2004–2005)
• 1.13 Gigantour (2005–2006)
• 1.14 United Abominations (2006–2009)
• 1.15 Endgame (2009–2010)
• 1.16 New album (2010–Present)
• 2 Lyrical themes
• 3 Controversy
• 4.1 Awards and nominations
• 5.1 Current members
• 5.2.1 Vocalists
• 5.2.2 Guitarists
• 5.2.3 Bassists
• 5.2.4 Drummers
• 6 Discography
• 7 Videography
• 8 Tourography
• 9 Bibliography
• 10 References
• 11 External links

History [ ]

Early days (1983–1984) [ ].

Two months after lead guitarist Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica due to drinking, drug use, violent behavior and personality conflicts with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich , Mustaine and bassist Dave Ellefson formed Megadeth in Los Angeles. Mustaine later said, "After getting fired from Metallica, all I remember is that I wanted blood. Theirs. I wanted to be faster and heavier than them."

According to Mustaine, the name "Megadeth represents the annihilation of power. We spell the name phonetically because the meaning to us is the same as you get out of the dictionary; it's hypothetical body count after a nuclear fallout. It's a million deaths, and we want to leave our audience shell-shocked wherever we go." [1] Fueled by the desire for revenge, [2] Mustaine elevated the intensity of Megadeth's music, speeding up existing songs such as " Mechanix ," which Metallica 's new line-up adapted into the slower paced "The Four Horsemen." After unsuccessfully searching for a vocalist for nearly six months, Mustaine decided to handle lead vocal duties himself, while also serving as the band's primary lyricist, main songwriter, and co-lead and rhythm guitarist.

Early in 1984 Megadeth recorded a three song demo, the so-called 1984 Demo , featuring Mustaine, Ellefson, and Rausch, which contained early versions of "Last Rites/Loved to Death", "Skull Beneath the Skin", and "Mechanix." Kerry King (of Slayer fame), covered a handful of live dates while the band sought a permanent replacement. [3] After just a few shows in 1984, Lee Rauch was replaced by fusion drummer Gar Samuelson . [4] On the strength of their three song demo, Megadeth signed with the New York based independent label Combat Records, and in December added second guitarist Chris Poland , a friend of Gar's from the fusion scene.

Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985–1986) [ ]

Early in 1985, the band was given $8,000 by Combat Records to record and produce their debut album. [5] However, after spending half of the album's budget on drugs, alcohol, and food the band was forced to fire their original producer and produce the album themselves. [5] Despite the resulting poor production, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! , released in May 1985, was a well-received effort that blended elements of thrash metal and speed metal. [6] [7]

The album features the first of many cover songs performed by Megadeth; a speed metal version of Nancy Sinatra's classic " These Boots Are Made for Walkin' ", with lyrics altered by Mustaine. The song sparked controversy in later years when the song's original author, Lee Hazlewood, deemed Mustaine's changes to be "vile and offensive" [5] and demanded that the song be removed from the album. Under threat of legal action, the song was removed from all pressings released after 1995. In 2002, however, the album was re-released with a partial version of the song, though with the altered lyrics censored by a "beep." In the Killing Is My Business... deluxe edition liner notes, Mustaine is strongly critical of Hazlewood, and notes he received royalties for almost 10 years before objecting to the altered version. [8]

In the summer of 1985, the group toured the United States and Canada for the first time, supporting Killing Is My Business... with Exciter. During the tour, new guitarist Chris Poland abruptly left the band, and was replaced by touring guitarist Mike Albert . [4] Poland later rejoined Megadeth in October 1985 however, shortly before they began work on their second album with Combat Records.

Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986–1987) [ ]

Originally completed in March 1986, Megadeth's second album again suffered from Combat Records small recording budget, and the band was initially unhappy with the final mixed product. Frustrated by the small independent label's financial insufficiencies, Megadeth signed to major label Capitol Records, who also bought the rights to the new album. Capitol hired producer Paul Lani to remix the recordings, and in November 1986, more than a year after recording began, Capitol released Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? . [4] The album marked Megadeth's commercial and critical breakthrough, [9] eventually selling more than a million copies in the US alone.

Considered to be a landmark thrash metal album, Allmusic cited Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? as "One of the most influential metal albums of its decade, and certainly one of the few truly definitive thrash albums." [10] The album's title track "Peace Sells" was chosen to be the band's first music video, receiving regular airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball. "Peace Sells" ranked #11 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs [11] and the opening bass line was used for years as the theme for MTV News. Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? was the first Megadeth album to feature art by Ed Repka, who redesigned the band's mascot Vic Rattlehead to the current standard, and designed much of the band's artwork in later years.

In February 1987 Megadeth was added as the opening band on Alice Cooper's Constrictor tour, followed by a brief tour supporting Mercyful Fate in the US. Cooper, alarmed by the band's drug habits, summoned them to his bus one night to warn against constant excessive drug use. [12] In March of that year, Megadeth began their first world tour as a headlining act in the United Kingdom, which featured support bands Overkill and Necros. [4]

After years of problems stemming from substance abuse, both Gar Samuelson and Chris Poland were fired from Megadeth in July 1987, following the final show of the tour in Hawaii. Mustaine claimed that Samuelson had become too much to handle when intoxicated, and even had replacement drummer Chuck Behler flown out for the last few dates of the tour, fearing that Samuelson would not be able to finish with the band's commitments. [13] Mustaine claimed that Poland had sold band equipment to fund his increasing drug habit, detailed in the song " Liar ," which is also dedicated to Poland. Samuelson later died in July 1999 due to liver failure, while Poland managed to overcome his addiction. Poland was initially replaced by Jay Reynolds of Malice, but as the band began work on their next album, Reynolds was replaced by his own guitar teacher Jeff Young , who joined Megadeth six weeks into the recording of their third album. [13]

So Far, So Good... So What! (1987–1989) [ ]

With a major label recording budget, and producer Paul Lani behind the desk, Megadeth spent five months recording their third album, So Far, So Good... So What! The recording process was again plagued with problems from the beginning, due in part to Mustaine's ongoing battle with addiction. Mustaine later said: "The production (of So Far, So Good... ) was horrible, mostly due to substances and the priorities we had or didn't have at the time." [14] Mustaine also clashed with Lani, beginning with Lani's insistence that the drums be recorded separate from the cymbals (an unheard of process for rock drummers). [15] During the mixing process, Mustaine and Lani had a falling out, and Lani was replaced by producer Michael Wagener, who remixed the album. [14]

In January 1988 Megadeth released So Far, So Good... So What! , and while the album was eventually certified platinum in the US, it was initially panned by critics, with Allmusic complaining that the album "lacked conceptual unity and musical bite", and that it "wants to sound threatening but mostly comes off as forced and somewhat juvenile". [16] So Far, So Good... featured the song " In My Darkest Hour ," with music written by Mustaine as a tribute to fallen Metallica bassist Cliff Burton . The song remains a fan favorite, and has been performed at nearly every Megadeth show since. So Far, So Good... also featured a cover of the Sex Pistols' " Anarchy In the U.K. ", with lyrics altered by Mustaine (who later admitted to hearing them wrong). [15]

In June 1988, Megadeth appeared in Penelope Spheeris' documentary film The Decline of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years , which chronicled the Los Angeles heavy metal scene of the late 1980s, mostly focusing on glam metal. The video for In My Darkest Hour was filmed by Spheeris (who also directed the "Wake Up Dead" and "Anarchy in the UK" videos), and appears in the final scene of the movie. In Megadeth's 1991 Rusted Pieces VHS, Mustaine recalls the movie as a disappointment, which aligned Megadeth with "a bunch of shit bands". [17]

Megadeth began their world tour in support of So Far, So Good... opening for Dio in Europe in February 1988, later joining Iron Maiden 's 7th Tour of a 7th Tour summer tour in the US. Noticing problems developing with drummer Chuck Behler , Mustaine brought drummer Nick Menza in to act as Behler's drum technician. As with Gar Samuelson before him, Menza was to be ready to take over for Behler in the event that he could not continue with the tour. [18]

In August 1988, Megadeth appeared at the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donnington in the UK, alongside KISS , Iron Maiden , Helloween, Guns N' Roses , and David Lee Roth, performing to an audience of more than 100,000 people. The band was soon added to the "Monsters of Rock" European tour, but dropped out after the first show due to Dave Ellefson's drug problems. Shortly after that appearance, Mustaine fired both Chuck Behler and guitarist Jeff Young , and canceled their scheduled 1988 Australian tour. "On the road, things escalated from a small border skirmish into a full-on raging war," he later recalled, "I think a lot of us were inconsistent (on the 1988 tour) because of the guy we were waiting for after the show." [19]

In July 1989, Nick Menza was hired to replace Behler on the drums. Unable to find a suitable lead guitarist in time, Megadeth recorded a cover version of Alice Cooper 's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" as a three piece band. The version later appeared on the soundtrack to the 1989 Wes Craven horror movie Shocker . While the band was holding auditions for the new lead guitarist in the summer of 1989, Mustaine was arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of narcotics, having crashed into a parked vehicle occupied by an off-duty police officer. He entered court-ordered rehab soon after, and got sober for the first time in ten years. [4]

Rust in Peace (1990–1991) [ ]

Following Mustaine's new found sobriety, Megadeth began a lengthy search for a new lead guitarist. Lee Altus of Heathen was among those who auditioned, as was Eric Meyer of Dark Angel fame. Meyer had been invited to join the band following Chris Poland's departure, but had declined in order to remain in Dark Angel.

Dimebag Darrell Abbott of then-obscure Pantera also auditioned, and was initially offered the spot. Darrell, however, would not join without his brother, Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott , and, having already hired Nick Menza, the band was forced to turn Darrell down. [20] In 1987, a 16-year-old Jeff Loomis (of Sanctuary, and later Nevermore) auditioned. Afterwards, Mustaine complimented Loomis on his playing, but rejected him because of his age. [21] Loomis later saw Cacophony with Marty Friedman and Jason Becker on tour, and told Friedman, who had just released his first solo effort, Dragon's Kiss in 1988, of the experience. Friedman eventually auditioned for the spot, but was initially rejected by Mustaine for having multicolored hair. However, after undergoing what Mustaine called "Rock School 101", Friedman officially joined Megadeth in February 1990. [22]

A revitalized Megadeth entered Rumbo Studios in March 1990 with co-producer Mike Clink to begin work on what would become their most critically acclaimed album to date, Rust In Peace . For the first time in their career, the band worked sober in the studio, alleviating many of the problems faced recording previous albums. Clink was also the first producer to successfully produce a Megadeth album from start to finish, without being fired. [23]

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, and #8 in the UK. [24] The album showcased a much tighter sound, with Mustaine's writing style adopting a rhythmically complex progressive edge, prompting Allmusic to cite Rust in Peace as "Megadeth's strongest musical effort". [25] The album featured the singles " Holy Wars... The Punishment Due " and " Hangar 18 ", both of which received music videos, and remain live staples. Rust in Peace went on to sell more than a million copies in the US, and received Grammy nominations in 1991 and 1992 for Best Metal Performance. [26]

In September 1990, Megadeth joined Slayer , Testament, and Suicidal Tendencies for the European "Clash of the Titans" tour, and in October, they were added as the opening band on Judas Priest 's Painkiller tour, culminating with a performance to 140,000 people in January 1991 at Rock in Rio 2 festival in Brazil. Following the success of the European tour, a "Clash of the Titans" US tour began in May 1991, featuring Megadeth, Slayer , Anthrax and opener Alice in Chains . In July, Megadeth's "Go to Hell" was featured on the Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey soundtrack, and shortly after "Breakpoint" was featured on the Super Mario Bros soundtrack. In 1991, Megadeth also released their first home video, Rusted Pieces , which contained six of the band's music videos, along with a video interview with the band.

Countdown to Extinction (1992–1993) [ ]

In January 1992, Megadeth entered Enterprise Studios in Burbank, California with co-producer Max Norman. Norman, who had mixed Rust in Peace , would be integral in Megadeth's resulting musical makeover, pushing for shorter, less complicated, and more radio-friendly songs. [27] The band spent four months in the studio with Norman, writing and recording what would become Megadeth's most commercially successful effort, Countdown to Extinction . The album was the first to feature writing contributions from each band member, and was even named by drummer Nick Menza . [28]

On July 14, 1992, Capitol Records released Countdown to Extinction . The album was an instant hit, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 album charts in the US, and #5 in the UK. [29] Anchored by the Mainstream Rock hits "Symphony of Destruction" (#29), Template:Audio "Foreclosure of a Dream" (#30), and "Sweating Bullets" (#27), [30] the album quickly went double platinum in the US, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance in 1993. [26] The album's title song, "Countdown to Extinction" also gave Megadeth the distinction of being the only metal band to ever win the "Doris Day Music Award", presented to the band by the Humane Society of the United States in 1993 for "spotlighting species destruction and the horrific 'sport' of canned hunts". [31]

The band released their second home video Exposure of a Dream , in November 1992, continuing in a similar to fashion to Rusted Pieces , the release featured all music videos previously released from Countdown . Megadeth began their world tour in support of Countdown to Extinction in December 1992 with Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies, followed by a North American tour beginning in January 1993 with Stone Temple Pilots. Just one month into the North American tour, however, the band was forced to cancel all remaining shows, including dates scheduled in Japan, as Mustaine again fell into substance abuse, and ended up in the hospital emergency room. [32] After a seven week stint in rehab, Mustaine emerged clean once again, and the band returned to the studio to record " Angry Again ", a song which was featured in the 1993 film Last Action Hero , and later nominated for a Grammy in 1994. [26]

In June 1993 Megadeth returned to the stage, appearing as "special guests" at Metallica 's Milton Keynes Bowl Festival, marking the first time the former bandmates played the same stage in ten years. The pairing prompted Mustaine's on stage announcement that "The ten years of bullshit is over between Metallica and Megadeth!", although problems would later resurface between the long-feuding bands. [33] In July, Megadeth was added as the opening act for Aerosmith 's Get A Grip US tour , but due to contractual disputes, and on stage remarks made by Mustaine about Aerosmith's "advancing" age, Megadeth was removed from the tour after just seven dates. [34]

Following their canceled US tour, Megadeth returned to the studio to record "99 Ways to Die", a song that appeared on The Beavis and Butt-Head Experience , a compilation album featuring songs intercut with commentary by Beavis and Butt-head, released in November 1993. The song was later nominated for a Grammy in 1995 for Best Metal Performance. [26] At the same sessions, "Paranoid" was recorded for a Black Sabbath tribute album. Paranoid was often performed as an encore.

Youthanasia (1994–1995) [ ]

Early in 1994, Megadeth again teamed up with co-producer Max Norman to begin work on the follow up to Countdown to Extinction . With two members of the band now residing in Arizona, initial work began at Phase Four Studios in Phoenix. A few days into pre-production, problems with Phase Four's equipment forced the band to seek out an alternative studio. Mustaine, however, insisted on recording at his home state of Arizona, and no suitable recording facility could be found in time. At the request of co-producer Norman, the band opted to construct their own recording studio inside of a rented warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona, later dubbed "Fat Planet in Hangar 18". [35] While the studio was being constructed, much of the pre-production song writing and arrangements took place at Vintage Recorders in Phoenix (a studio which would also be used for MD45 and both Mustaine and Friedman solo projects). For the first time in their career, the band wrote and arranged the entire album in studio, and included basic tracks recorded live by the whole band at the same time. [36] Recording of the album was captured on video, and later released as Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia .

Following eight months in the studio, Youthanasia was released on November 1, 1994, Oct.31st 1994 (Halloween ) saw a live broadcast on MTV of "Night of the Living Megadeth" which introduced the new songs to a wide audience for the first time. Youthanasia debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the US. [29] The album was certified gold in Canada in just thirty minutes, and was certified platinum in the US faster than any other Megadeth album. Template:Citation needed With producer Max Norman still pushing for a slower, more commercial sound, Youthanasia followed the stylistic shift that began with Countdown to Extinction . [37] While still retaining core metal elements, the album focused on stronger vocal melodies and more accessible, radio friendly arrangements. [38] The band even enlisted noted fashion photographer Richard Avedon to further their new image, dropping their jeans and t-shirts for a more style conscious look. [36]

A sticker on initial releases of Youthanasia advertised the then-new concept of a band [website, affectionately known as "Megadeth, Arizona". Fans could chat in the "Mega-diner", correspond with the band through email, request songs to be played live, and read columns and tour diaries written by band members. [39]

Youthanasia's first single, "Train of Consequences",( Template:Audio ) reached #29 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock charts, and in November 1994, Megadeth appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman , performing the album's second single, " À Tout Le Monde ". ( Template:Audio ) [39] "À Tout Le Monde" also received a music video, which MTV refused to play, thinking its lyrics were an endorsement of suicide. [35]

Live support for Youthanasia began in South America in November 1994, and would span eleven months, becoming Megadeth's most extensive tour to date. The band was joined by Corrosion of Conformity in both Europe and the US, and Flotsam and Jetsam, Korn , and Fear Factory in the US. The tour culminated with an appearance at the Monsters of Rock festival in Brazil, co-headlining alongside Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne . In January 1995, Megadeth appeared on the soundtrack to the horror film Demon Knight|Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight with the song "Diadems". Megadeth also contributed a cover version of "Paranoid" ( Template:Audio ) to Nativity in Black , the first Black Sabbath tribute album. The band's version of "Paranoid" was nominated for a Grammy in 1996 for Best Metal Performance, Megadeth's sixth nomination in as many years. [26]

In March 1995, Megadeth released a special edition of Youthanasia in Europe, containing a bonus disc entitled Hidden Treasures . The bonus disc featured every one-off song by Megadeth, from film soundtracks, compilations, and tribute albums, including a new recording of the Sex Pistols' "Problems". Due to fan demand, the bonus disc was released as its own EP in the United States and Japan in July 1995.

During the summer of 1995, the band underwent changes on the business side. Manager Ron Lafitte was hired by EMI Records and essentially disbanded his Management company. Template:Citation needed Megadeth later signed with ESP Management, and hired a new "creative manager" Bud Prager, a previous manager of both Foreigner and Bad Company. As with Max Norman before him, Prager would go on to be highly influential in shaping the direction of the band. Template:Citation needed

Cryptic Writings (1996–1998) [ ]

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 vocalist Lee Ving of Fear. Drummer Jimmy Degrasso ( who had been playing in Alice Cooper's band for the South American Monsters of Rock Tour months previous) was brought in. Sessions were recorded and Vintage Recorders, and Dave also started work on a home demo studio. Marty Friedman constructed a studio in his new home in Phoenix and started work both there and at Vintage Recorders on a solo project. In September 1996, Megadeth began working on songs for their next album in London, tentatively titled Needles and Pins . The writing process was closely supervised by new manager Bud Prager, who also contributed musical ideas and lyrics to the songs. Many lyrics, and even song titles were changed at the request of Prager. Regarding Prager's writing influence, Mustaine later wrote "I figured maybe this guy (Prager) could help me get that intangible 'Number One' record I so badly wanted" [40] Due to a problem with the album's original artwork, the album cover was replaced with a "voodoo symbol", and renamed Cryptic Writings .

On June 17, 1997 Capitol Records released Cryptic Writings . The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200, [29] and was Megadeth's sixth consecutive studio album to be certified gold in the United States. [41] Cryptic Writings scored Megadeth their highest charting single to date, the #5 Mainstream Rock Track, " Trust ", ( Template:Audio ) which was also nominated for a Best Metal Performance Grammy in 1998. [26] Press response to the album was mixed, [42] [43] [44] but the album would go on to score four top 20 Mainstream Rock Tracks, including " Almost Honest " (#8), " Use the Man " (#15), and " A Secret Place " (#19) Template:Audio . [30] When asked about the eclectic nature of the album, Mustaine later said "We divided it into thirds. One part of the record was really fast and aggressive, one third of it was the really melodic, in between stuff, and then the final third was really radio-orientated music like Youthanasia ." [45]

After more than a year away from the stage, Megadeth returned as a live act in June 1997, beginning a world tour with the Misfits, and later touring in the United States with Life of Agony and Coal Chamber. In July Megadeth joined Ozzfest 98, but halfway through the tour, drummer Nick Menza discovered a tumor on his knee, and was forced to leave the tour to undergo surgery. He was replaced by Jimmy DeGrasso , temporarily at first. Following the tour, however, DeGrasso replaced Menza permanently, after Mustaine claimed that Menza had "lied about having cancer". [46]

In 1998, computer game development company 3D Realms announced that they would be using two unreleased Megadeth tracks on their promotional album Duke Nukem: Music to Score By . First was a rendition of the Duke Nukem theme song "Grabbag", originally composed by Lee Jackson, and second was a Megadeth song originally recorded in 1995, "New World Order", which later appeared on the remastered edition of Hidden Treasures . [47] A demo version of this song had already featured on the 1994 Japanese edition of Hidden Treasures, but this was included on the remaster of Youthanasia instead.

Risk (1999–2000) [ ]

Following the band's first real radio success with Cryptic Writings , Megadeth opted to again work with country pop producer Dann Huff in Nashville, Tennessee on their eighth studio album, which began in January 1999. The writing of the album was again supervised by manager Bud Prager, credited with co-writing on five of the album's twelve songs. [48] Prager convinced Mustaine to grant producer Dan Huff more control over the recording process. "When it comes to Risk", Mustaine later wrote, "there'd been people in there playing and I wouldn't even know who they were or where the parts came from, and I'm not used to that. I was a little bit intimidated by the success we had with Cryptic Writings , so when it came to creating new material after that, it's like being "power-drunk" - you want more. After the success with "Trust", I thought to myself "wow, we've had a number one hit." We'd had four top five hits in a row, so why would I not want to give Dan even more control when it comes to the producing part on the next record? So I did, and it backfired." [49]

Released on August 31, 1999, Risk was both a critical and commercial failure, and led to a backlash from many longtime fans. [50] [51] [52] Although recent Megadeth albums had incorporated mainstream rock elements alongside a more traditional heavy metal sound, Risk was virtually devoid of metal, featuring instead dance, electronica, and disco influences. [50] Risk was Megadeth's first release since 1985 not to be certified gold or higher in the US. [41] The album's lead-off single, "Crush Em", ( Template:Audio ) appeared on the Universal Soldier: The Return soundtrack, temporarily as World Championship Wrestling's entrance theme for Bill Goldberg and later became an official NHL song, played during hockey games. [51] Singles were made out of Crush 'Em , Breadline and Insomnia .

In July 1999, Megadeth recorded a cover version of the Black Sabbath song " Never Say Die ", which appeared on the second Nativity in Black tribute album. They began their world tour in support of Risk in September 1999, playing alongside Iron Maiden during the European leg. Three months into the tour, longtime guitarist Marty Friedman announced that he would be leaving the band, [4] citing musical differences. As Mustaine later explained: "I told (Marty) after Risk that we had to go back to our roots and play metal, and he quit." [53] Megadeth enlisted guitarist Al Pitrelli , formerly of Savatage, Alice Cooper , and currently of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as Friedman's replacement in January 2000. [4]

Megadeth returned to the studio in April 2000, to begin work on their ninth studio release. However, one month into production the band was given the opportunity to join the "Maximum Rock" tour, alongside Anthrax and Mötley Crüe. Megadeth put the recording on hold, and toured North America throughout the summer of 2000. [4] Early into the tour, Anthrax dropped off the bill, allowing Megadeth to play an extended, co-headlining set.

Megadeth and Capitol Records parted ways in October 2000, after fourteen years. The label returned the band's newest recordings, and in return released a greatest hits record, Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years . The album also featured two new tracks, " Kill the King ", and " Dread and the Fugitive Mind ", ( Template:Audio ) both of which showcased the band's return to their metal roots following Risk .

The World Needs a Hero (2001–2002) [ ]

In November 2000, Megadeth signed with new label Sanctuary Records. The band returned to the studio in October to put the finishing touches on their next album, which had been near completion before the band joined the "Maximum Rock" tour six months earlier. Following the overwhelming negative response to Risk , [54] Mustaine fired manager Bud Prager, and decided to self-produce Megadeth's next album. The World Needs a Hero , the first Megadeth album since Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? to be written entirely by Mustaine (with one contribution from Al Pitrelli on "Promises"), was released on May 15, 2001 to mixed reviews. [54] [55] While the album marked a return to form following the attempted mainstream rock direction featured on Risk , some critics felt the album fell short of expectations. [56] [57] Mustaine himself likened the album to be the first major turn of a huge ship at sea, trying to right itself and get back on course. The album's lead off single, " Moto Psycho ", ( Template:Audio ) reached #22 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts, [30] also receiving regular airplay on VH1's Rock Show .

Touring in support of The World Needs a Hero began in the summer of 2001 in Europe supporting AC/DC , followed by an American tour with Iced Earth and Endo in September. The tour was cut short however, following the attacks on America on September 11, the band were forced to cancel all scheduled dates, including a DVD shoot set in Argentina. Although they did perform one show at the Commador Ballroom in Vancouver, B.C. on September 12. Instead the band played two shows in Arizona in November, which were filmed and later released as Rude Awakening , Megadeth's first official live release. The DVD went gold on July 23, 2002. In February 2002, Bill Kennedy remixed and remastered Megadeth's first album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! , with modern mixing and mastering techniques used on modern metal albums, and added bonus tracks. [4]

Breakup (2002–2004) [ ]

In January 2002, Mustaine was admitted to the hospital to remove a kidney stone. While undergoing treatment, he was administered pain medication, which triggered a relapse. Following his hospital stay, he immediately checked himself into a treatment center in Texas. [58] While at the treatment center, Mustaine suffered a freak injury causing severe nerve damage to his left arm. The injury, induced by falling asleep with his left arm over the back of a chair, caused compression of the radial nerve. He was diagnosed with radial neuropathy, which left him unable to grasp or even make a fist with his left hand (a condition known as Saturday Night Palsy). [59]

On April 3, 2002, Mustaine announced in a press release that he was disbanding Megadeth, officially due to his arm injury. [59] For the next four months, Mustaine underwent intense physical therapy five days a week. [58] Slowly, Mustaine began to play again, but was forced to "re-teach" his left hand.

In order to fulfill contract obligations with Sanctuary Records, Megadeth released a compilation album, Still Alive... and Well? on September 10, 2002. The first half of the album contains live tracks recorded at the Web Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 17, 2001. The second half of the album contains studio recordings taken from The World Needs a Hero .

Following nearly a year of recovery, including physical and electric shock therapy, [60] Mustaine began work on what was to be his first solo album. The new material was recorded with session musicians Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Sloas in October 2003, but the project was put on hold when Mustaine agreed to remix and remaster Megadeth's eight album back catalog with Capitol Records. Mustaine re-recorded some parts that were lost over time, or altered without his knowledge in the initial mixing process.

The System Has Failed (2004–2005) [ ]

Megadeth drummer Jimmy DeGrasso performs, 2004

In May 2004 Mustaine returned to his newest recordings, intended as a solo effort, but due to outstanding contractual obligations with the band's European label EMI, he was forced to release one more album under the "Megadeth" name. [61] Mustaine decided to reform the band, and contacted the fan favorite "Rust in Peace line-up" to re-record backing tracks on his latest songs. While drummer Nick Menza initially signed on, Marty Friedman and Dave Ellefson were both unable to come to an agreement with Mustaine. [62] Menza was dismissed shortly after he began rehearsing with the band again. Mustaine states, "It just didn't work out. We tried for two weeks to get everything to happen, and it just didn't click. Five days before the tour started, I had to send him home." [63] Regarding longtime bassist Ellefson not returning to the band, Mustaine said: "Dave lied to me in the press, he said that my arm injury was fake, went around town and slandered me. We made him a really good offer (to rejoin the band) and he said no. I mean, if I give you an offer and you don't take it, it means no, right?" [60] The resulting album became the first ever Megadeth recording not to feature Ellefson. Original lead guitarist Chris Poland (from the Killing is My Business and Peace Sells era) was hired by Mustaine to contribute guitar solos to the new album; the first time the two musicians had worked together since Poland's dismissal from the band in the 1980s. Poland opted to serve as a studio musician only, as he wished to remain focused on his own jazz fusion project OHM.

On September 14, 2004 Megadeth released their comeback album, The System Has Failed on Sanctuary Records in the US and EMI in Europe. Heralded as a return to form, [64] Revolver magazine gave the album four stars, calling The System Has Failed "Megadeth's most vengeful, poignant and musically complex offering since Countdown to Extinction ." [65] The album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at #18, [29] and was led by the radio single " Die Dead Enough ", ( Template:Audio ) which reached #21 on the US Mainstream Rock charts. [30] Mustaine announced that the album would be the band's last, followed by a farewell tour, after which he would focus on a solo career.

Megadeth (June 2005) 2004–06 line-up. (l-r) Shawn Drover, MacDonough, Mustaine, Glen Drover

Megadeth began the Blackmail the Universe world tour in October 2004, enlisting touring bassist James MacDonough (Iced Earth), and guitarist Glen Drover (Eidolon, King Diamond). While in rehearsal for the tour, drummer Nick Menza parted ways with the band, as he was unable to prepare for the physical demands of a full US tour. [66] He was replaced just five days before the first show by Shawn Drover , brother to new guitarist Glen Drover, and also a member of the Canadian thrash metal band Eidolon. The band toured the US with Exodus , and later in Europe with Diamond Head and Dungeon. [4]

In June 2005, Capitol Records released a greatest hits album to replace the now out of print Capitol Punishment , entitled Greatest Hits: Back to the Start , which featured the new remixed and remastered versions of songs from the first eight albums. [4]

Gigantour (2005–2006) [ ]

In the summer of 2005, Mustaine organized an annual heavy metal festival tour, dubbed Gigantour. Megadeth headlined the inaugural run with Dream Theater, Nevermore, Anthrax , Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan, Life of Agony, Symphony X, Dry Kill Logic, and Bobaflex. Performances from the Montreal and Vancouver shows were filmed and recorded for a live DVD and CD, both of which were released in the summer of 2006. [4]

James LoMenzo at Metalmania 2008 .

On October 9, 2005, following the successes of The System Has Failed and the Blackmail the Universe world tour, Mustaine announced on stage in Argentina to a sold out crowd at the Pepsi Music Rock Festival that Megadeth would continue to record and tour with the line "... And we will be back!." This concert was officially released on DVD as That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires in March 2007. The DVD went gold on July 19, 2007. The 2 CD version was released on September 4, 2007.

In February, 2006 bass player James MacDonough parted ways with the band for what MacDonough called "personal differences". [67] He was replaced by bassist James LoMenzo , who had previously worked with David Lee Roth, White Lion, and Black Label Society. [4] On March 16, 2006 the new Megadeth line-up made their live debut headlining the Dubai Desert Rock festival held in the United Arab Emirates, alongside Testament and 3 Doors Down.

On March 21, 2006, Capitol Records released a two disc DVD titled Arsenal of Megadeth , which included archive footage, interviews, live shows, and many of the band's music videos. Due to licensing issues, movie soundtrack videos, as well as videos not released by Capitol Records were not included on the DVD. [4] However, the DVD still featured the songs No More Mr. Nice Guy and Go to Hell from Hidden Treasures . The DVD went gold on July 27, 2007.

Second installment of the Gigantour was launched in fall of 2006, Megadeth headlining the inaugural run with Lamb of God , Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill, Into Eternity, Sanctity, and The SmashUp. Gigantour 2006 also continued with 3 dates in Australia, line up included Soulfly , Arch Enemy, and Caliban. Performances from the Sunrise, Florida show were filmed and recorded for a live DVD and CD, both of which were released in the spring of 2008. [68]

United Abominations (2006–2009) [ ]

2008–2010 line-up, performing live at Metalmania in Spodek , on March 8, 2008.

In May 2006 Megadeth announced their eleventh studio album, entitled United Abominations , was near completion. Originally scheduled for release by Roadrunner Records in October 2006, Mustaine announced in August 2006 that the band were "putting the finishing touches on it", and it was rescheduled for release on May 15, 2007. [69] United Abominations is the band's first studio release to feature members Glen Drover , Shawn Drover , and James LoMenzo . In March 2007 Dave Mustaine announced at the Megadeth forums that a new version of " À Tout le Monde (Set Me Free) " would be released on the album. It features a duet with Cristina Scabbia of the band Lacuna Coil, and was to be the first single from the album [70] until it was replaced by " Washington Is Next! ".

Chris Broderick at Metalmania 2008 .

United Abominations was released on May 15, 2007. It debuted a week later at #8 in the US, the band's highest charting position since 1994's Youthanasia , and sold 54,000 copies in its first week. [71] In March 2007 Megadeth commenced a tour through Canada and the United States as an opening act for the newly-reformed Heaven & Hell, along with Down on Canadian dates and Machine Head on US dates, followed by a summer festival tour through Europe. In September 2007 Megadeth returned to the United States as the headline act on their Tour Of Duty tour, which also included the Pacific rim and the third installment of Gigantour which was launched in Australia in November 2007, line up included Static-X, Lacuna Coil, DevilDriver, and Bring Me the Horizon.

On January 13, 2008, Dave Mustaine confirmed that Glen Drover had quit Megadeth to focus on his family, and was replaced by Chris Broderick (formerly of Nevermore and Jag Panzer). The new line-up made its live debut in Finland on February 4, went on Tour Of Duty tour in Europe as the headline act and returned to UK the same month and US in the spring for Gigantour 2008. Dave Mustaine wanted a shorter lineup so each band had a good chance to put on a show. The 2008 installment of the tour featured In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, and High on Fire (and Evile for the UK and Scandinavia tour). [72] Also Megadeth did Tour Of Duty tour in South America and Mexico in May and June 2008. Commenting on leaving the band, Drover said "I am aware of the rumors that I left Megadeth to focus on family life. My family life has always been my priority. In the end, I was unhappy with the situation, which magnified me wanting to spend more time with my family and realizing that it's time for me to move on to the next chapter in my musical career, I have a lot of great memories and met a ton of great people along the way, both fans and people in the industry." [73]

Mustaine said he is happy with Drover's decision and is pleased that his replacement is Broderick. Mustaine also said "Chris is doing just fine." [74] Former Nevermore bandmate Van Williams commented that Megadeth is "getting one hell of a good player, more importantly they're getting a great guy to hang out with and a true friend." [75] Broderick said "I realize I have some big shoes to fill and I will do my best." [76] With regards to what kind of an addition Chris Broderick will be for Megadeth, Dave Mustaine in an interview said "...thoroughly thrilled with Chris... it reminds me a lot like when Ozzy found Randy Rhoads ." [77] A compilation album called Anthology: Set the World Afire was released on September 30, 2008. [78]

Endgame (2009–2010) [ ]

Megadeth embarked on the "Priest Feast" European tour with headliners Judas Priest and openers Testament in February and March 2009. [79] Dave Mustaine was invited by Metallica to attend their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction; Mustaine congratulated them respectfully and stated due to winding down European tour with Judas Priest he would be unable to attend the ceremony. [80] Megadeth and Slayer co-headlined Canadian Carnage, the first time they had performed together in more than 15 years. Opening acts for the four shows that occurred in late June were Machine Head and Suicide Silence . [81]

As of May 19, Megadeth had finished recording the album and on June 18, the album title was revealed to be Endgame . [82] [83] On May 27, 2009, Dave Mustaine confirmed all 12 songs are complete and they are currently mixing and mastering the record. [84] As mentioned by Dave Mustaine on the syndicated radio show Infowars, the name of the album Endgame is an homage to the Alex Jones documentary of the same name. [85]

The release date for the Endgame album was announced on the Megadeth official website as September 15, 2009, and Metal Hammer magazine's website were the first to review the album track by track. [86] Megadeth began its Endgame tour on November 14, in Grand Rapids, Michigan and ended on December 13, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Tour featured Machine Head, Suicide Silence , Warbringer, and Arcanium. [87] In January 2010, Megadeth was set to embark on the "American Carnage" tour with Slayer and Testament, both giants of the thrash and heavy metal scene. The tour was scheduled to begin on January 18, but was ultimately postponed until later in the summer due to Tom Araya's back surgery. [88] Several weeks later, Megadeth's " Head Crusher " was nominated for a 2010 Grammy. [89]

Megadeth in Haapsalu, Estonia in 2010.

Megadeth also announced a "Rust in Peace 20th Anniversary Tour", which began on March 1 as a month-long North American tour with support from Testament and Exodus . During the tour, Megadeth played Rust In Peace in its entirety and Testament played The Legacy in its entirety. [90] As of February 8, 2010, and prior to the start of the "Rust in Peace 20th Anniversary Tour", original bassist Dave Ellefson rejoined Megadeth after eight years. He stated in an interview for Classic Rock magazine that Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover contacted him and had said that bassist James LoMenzo was declining and had told him that "if ever there was a time for you and Dave to talk, now is it." [91]

In recent news, Megadeth have been working on a new song entitled "Sudden Death" and to which Mustaine claims "won't be ready for a half a year at best." [92] However, it appears in the video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock . [93] On June 18 IGN posted a video showcasing the completed version of the song on the game. Accompanying "Sudden Death" on the game will be " Holy Wars... The Punishment Due " and " This Day We Fight! ". On September 7, 2010, the band released Rust in Peace Live on CD, DVD, and BluRay, recorded at the Hollywood Palladium via Shout! Factory. [94]

Megadeth, along with Metallica , Slayer , and Anthrax performed on the same bill for the first time ever on June 16, 2010 at Bemowo Airport (Warsaw, Poland). It was the first performance of that bands played as a part of Sonisphere Festival series, one of the following (Sofia, Bulgaria, June 22, 2010) was sent via satellite in HD to cinemas. [95] They also went on to play in Athens, Greece (June 24, 2010), Bucharest, Romania (June 26, 2010) and then in Istanbul, Turkey (June 27, 2010) also as part of the Sonisphere Festival. This was the first time that Megadeth and Metallica played the same stage since June 1993, [96] and only the second time since 1983 that he, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich have shared the same stage.

On September 24, 2010, Megadeth, Slayer , and Anthrax will begin The Jägermeister Music Tour in Dallas, TX. Megadeth will continue to play their 1990 album Rust In Peace in its entirety, while Slayer will perform their Seasons in the Abyss album, which was also released in 1990. Also, on September 24, 2010, Megadeth released the new track " Sudden Death " on iTunes. [97] On September 28, Roadrunner Records made the track available for streaming on its website. [98] [99] On October 21 the finale date of Jägermeister Music Tour in fall of 2010, Kerry King joined Megadeth on stage, at the Gibson Amphitheater in Hollywood, California to perform Megadeth's classic "Rattlehead" which was the first time in 26 years that Kerry King has shared the stage with Megadeth since he played with the band during Megadeth's very first shows in 1984. [100]

In an October 2010 interview with Crypt Magazine, Shawn Drover stated plans on a new upcoming Megadeth album: "Yeah, we’re certainly talking about it. Right now we’re in tour mode, but we’re starting to discuss our game plan for next year, and I envision next year we’ll be recording a new record." [101] Later that month, Roadrunner Records submitted " Sudden Death " for consideration for Best Metal Performance, " The Right to Go Insane " for Best Hard Rock Performance and Rust In Peace Live for Best Rock Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. [102] "Sudden Death" was nominated, making it the band's ninth. [103]

New album (2010–Present) [ ]

On November 17, 2010, Dave Mustaine has officially announced in the Megadeth Cyber Army Chat Room that Megadeth will soon be recording their 13th album in Vic's Garage (Megadeth's Studio). Dave Mustaine said these words about the new upcoming album; "So, right now I have Ken Eisennagel, you may remember him from the last two records doing engineering for all of the pre-production phases of Megadeth records? Well, he is here [Megadeth’s studio - Vic's Garage] going over all of the new Megadeth stuff that I am working on… believe it or not we have five songs almost finished for the new Megs record already!" [104] The album name and release date is still to be announced. On December 18, 2010, it was announced that Megadeth and Slayer will join forces once again for European Carnage Tour in March and April 2011. [105]

Lyrical themes [ ]

As Megadeth's primary lyricist, Mustaine is known for his often controversial, political, and more recently, personal lyrics. [64] War and nuclear war are common topics, including the military-industrial complex ("Architecture of Aggression", " Hangar 18 ", "Return to Hangar" "Take No Prisoners"), and the aftermath of war ("Dawn Patrol" "Ashes In Your Mouth"). The name Megadeth is a deliberate misspelling of the word megadeath, a term coined in 1953 by RAND military strategist Herman Kahn to describe one million deaths, popularized in his 1960 book On Thermonuclear War . [106] Politics are also a common theme to many Megadeth songs, [38] [64] such as Mustaine's scathing assessment of Tipper Gore, the PMRC, and music censorship in the song "Hook In Mouth". [107] Mustaine takes an environmentalist stance in "Countdown to Extinction" and "Dawn Patrol", [108] and shuns dictators in songs like "Symphony of Destruction". The UN is criticized for its ineffectiveness in "United Abominations" and "Peace Sells". Mustaine's general cynicism regarding politics shines through on tracks like "Peace Sells", [9] "The World Needs A Hero" and "Blackmail the Universe". [64]

Controversial and misunderstood lyrics have also caused problems for the band, as the music video for " In My Darkest Hour " was banned from MTV in 1988 when the music channel deemed the song to be pro-suicide. [15] The music video for " À Tout le Monde " was later banned by MTV, again wrongly interpreted as being pro-suicide, when in fact it was written from the perspective of a dying man, saying his last words to his loved ones. [35]

Addiction is also a common theme, as in "Use the Man", "Burnt Ice", and "Addicted to Chaos", about a former substance abuse counselor who died of a drug overdose. [40] Recently, some lyrics have taken on religious themes, such as " Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms ", which supposedly is about Mustaine's relationship with God, and "Shadow of Deth", with spoken lyrics taken directly from Psalm 23 of the King James Bible. "My Kingdom" and "Of Mice And Men" also feature Christian lyrics.

Mustaine dabbled in black magic in his teenage years, which became the theme for the song off the Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? album, The Conjuring. Mustaine stated that it was emotionally difficult to play because of his rebirth into Christianity. "I put two hexes on people, and they both worked and the result was just what I was asking for," he explained. "Now, it took forever to get that Satanic depression off of me because it's just like playing with a Ouija board. You open the doorway to the dark side, and spirits come through. It took almost 20 years to get rid of that Satanic depression. I did it when I was 15, and I don't think I got free of it until I was in my mid-30s.You ask yourself, 'How is it possible that this is happening to me?' Well, because you flirted with the devil and you put a hex on somebody and you put another hex on somebody, and, well, you owe him. And that's why I have a problem playing 'The Conjuring' today." [109]

Controversy [ ]

Dave Mustaine is notorious for making inflammatory statements in the press, [53] usually regarding feuds and problems with former bandmates and other bands, including Slayer and Metallica . Perhaps most well known is his long standing feud with Metallica members James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich , stemming from his ejection from the band, and the method in which it was conducted, as well as disagreements on songwriting credits. This feud has since been resolved, and Mustaine and the members of Metallica are once again on friendly terms. [33]

In April 1988, at a concert in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Mustaine "unknowingly" dedicated the final song to the IRA. [110] [111] Before the final song, " Anarchy in the U.K. ", Mustaine said, "This one's for the cause!" A fight amongst the audience ensued, as Protestants took offense and, according to Mustaine, the band had to travel in a "bulletproof bus" for the remainder of the tour of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Mustaine later alleged that he had been misled as to the meaning of the expression "the cause" by T-Shirt bootleggers outside the venue where they were performing. This incident served as inspiration for one of Megadeth's most well-known songs, " Holy Wars... The Punishment Due ".

In July 2004, former bassist David Ellefson sued Mustaine for $18.5 million in Manhattan Federal Court. Ellefson alleged that Mustaine short changed him on profits and backed out of a deal to turn Megadeth over to him when they disbanded in 2002. [112] Ellefson also accused Mustaine of locking him out of merchandise and publishing royalties. The suit was dismissed in 2005, [113] and Mustaine filed a countersuit, which was later settled out of court.

Also sparking minor controversy was Mustaine's announcement that Megadeth will not play certain songs live anymore, due to Mustaine's new identification as a Christian. [114] [115] In recent years Dave Mustaine has become a born again Christian. In May 2005 Mustaine also allegedly threatened to cancel shows in Greece and Israel with extreme metal bands Rotting Christ and Dissection, due to the bands' perceived anti-Christian beliefs, which in turn caused the two bands to cancel their appearances. [116]

Template:Infobox Musician Awards With over 25 million albums sold worldwide, [117] ten top 40 albums (including 5 top 10 albums), [29] 18 top 40 Mainstream Rock singles, [30] and nine Grammy nominations, [26] Megadeth remains one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time. [118] Of the "Big Four" thrash metal bands (Megadeth, Metallica , Anthrax , and Slayer ), Megadeth is second only to Metallica in sales and commercial success.

As an early pioneer of thrash metal, Megadeth helped pave the way for the burgeoning extreme metal movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s, and is often cited as an influence by later metal acts, including Pantera , Bullet for My Valentine, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, [119] and In Flames. [120]

Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? is considered a landmark in the history of thrash metal, with Allmusic calling the album "One of the most influential metal albums of its decade, and certainly one of the few truly definitive thrash albums", as well as "one of the best beginning-to-end metal albums ever". [10] In May 2006 VH1 ranked "Peace Sells" #11 on the 40 Greatest Metal Songs of all time countdown. [11] In addition to this, Rust in Peace was named the 3rd greatest thrash metal album of all time by Metal Hammer magazine. "Peace Sells...But Who's buying?" was placed 11th.

In 1993, Megadeth became the first and only metal band to win the Humane Society's Genesis Award for the title track of their Countdown to Extinction album.

In 2004, Guitar World magazine ranked Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman together at #19 on the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time. [121] Megadeth are also ranked 69th on "VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list. [122]

In 2009, after the release of Endgame , BBC regarded Megadeth as "most consistent heavy [metal] group". [123] BW&BK mentions that even in 2009, "Megadeth are still driven by hunger" for new material and they do not repeat themselves. [124] About.com asserts that "More than a quarter century after their formation, Megadeth is still at the top of their game." [125]

Awards and nominations [ ]

Band members [ ], current members [ ].

• Dave Mustaine – lead vocals, guitar (1983–2002, 2004–present)
• Teemu Mäntysaari - guitar, backing vocals (2023-present)
• James LoMenzo – bass, backing vocals (2006–2010, 2021–present)
• Dirk Verbeuren – drums, percussion (2016–present)

Former members [ ]

Vocalists [ ].

• John Cyriis (1983)
• Larwence "Lor" Renna Or known as Larwence Kane (1983)

Guitarists [ ]

• Greg Handevidt (1983)
• Lee Rauch (1984)
• Chris Poland (1984-1985, 1985-1987)
• Mike Albert (1985)
• Jay Reynolds (1987)
• Jeff Young (1987-1989)
• Marty Friedman (1990-2000)
• Al Pitrelli (2000-2002)
• Glen Drover (2004-2008)
• Chris Broderick (2008-2014)
• Kiko Loureiro (2015-2023)

Bassists [ ]

• David Ellefson (1983-2002, 2010-2021)
• James MacDonough (2004-2006)

Drummers [ ]

• Richard Girod (1983)
• Dijon Carruthers (1983)
• Lee Rauch (1983-1984)
• Gar Samuelson (1984-1987)
• Chuck Behler (1987-1989)
• Nick Menza (1989-1998)
• Jimmy DeGrasso (1998-2002)
• Shawn Drover (2004-2014)
• Chris Adler (2015-2016)

Discography [ ]

See Discography

Videography [ ]

See Videography

Tourography [ ]

See Tourography

Bibliography [ ]

See Bibliography

References [ ]

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• Published: Oct. 13, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
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WORCESTER - Heavy metal giant, Megadeth rolled their Killing Road tour into the DCU Center on Wednesday, October 12 with friends Suicidal Tendencies and Amon Amarth.

It was a full night of head banging and hard hitting rock music with L.A. based five-piece dual front woman metal band Butcher Babies kicking off the night. They were followed by Metal Church, an 80's metal band from Aberdeen, Washington.

The real party started when original punk rock band Suicidal Tendencies took the stage. The band is known as one of the founders of the "crossover thrash" genre, their hit song " Institutionalized " was the first hardcore punk song to receive substantial airtime on early MTV. The band's unique sound and style have helped shape rock music into what it is today, Anthrax, Jane's Addiction, Rage Against The Machine, Green Day, Slayer, Slipknot and even western Mass local, Staind, have all cited Suicidal Tendencies as an influence.

Frontman Mike Muir, the only remaining member from the original lineup, left it all on stage last night. For someone that has been actively touring for over thirty years, the energy and passion that he still shows in his performance is amazing. And while the members are relatively new to the band, their sound is just as tight as it was in the beginning, or, as tight as hardcore punk rock can be.

Taking the stage following Suicidal Tendencies was Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth. The band gets it's name from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, the name is a derivative of the elvish translation of the infamous Mount Doom from the Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings novels. The band is considered one of the leading acts in a new genre of heavy metal doted "Viking" metal, their songs lyrical focus is primarily on Viking mythology and history.

The Viking lore doesn't seem to stop at the lyrics, attacking the venue at the helm of a full sized Viking longship with a seascape backdrop. It was a full on Viking raid, and in this battle everyone in the arena won. They delivered a one hour performance from their new album Jomsviking , released on March 25th, a mix of ringing melodic guitar solos and powerful vocals.

Jomsviking is the band's first concept album, "...The Jomsvikings and their world is the background for the story of a young man that is in love with a girl but unfortunately she's being married off. He accidentally kills a man when this happens and he has to flee -- but he swears to have revenge and win her back. He can't let go of the past. He feels that he's been wronged and his life has been destroyed. The way the story evolves is not a happy story." lead singer Johan Hegg explains to Blabbermouth.

The main event of the night was, of course, tour headliner and heavy metal icon, Megadeth.

Megadeth tours fresh off the release of their 15th studio album Dystopia which was released on January 22nd. Dystopia is the first release following the departure of longtime drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, who have been replaced by Chris Adler (Drums, Lamb of God) and Kiko Loureiro (Guitar, Angra).

Listening to the album, it's clear that the band has swayed toward a more aggressive style than they have in the recent past. Lyrics allude to a very near impending doom, a critical commentary on the current state of the world and social climate. Paired with the feverish, scorching riffs that one can only expect from the musical encyclopedia that is frontman and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, it is truly a first rate album.

Their live set was nothing short of what you would expect from the band, just over an hour of heavy hitting classics from their discography with blistering guitar solos from both of the highly accoladed guitarists, ripping drum breaks from Dirk Verbeuren and smooth bass rhythms from bassist David Ellefson. The set was a trip through time, starting out with more of their newer material and working backward towards the classics that fans know and love.

The Killing Road tour moves south and continues tonight at Mohegan Sun Arena before finishing in Camden, New Jersey at the BB&T Pavilion on October 16th.

Check out photos from the show above, and for more information about Megadeth , Suicidal Tendencies , Amon Amarth , Metal Church or Butcher Babies visit their official websites.

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Stranded Abroad, Kyiv City Ballet Announces Its First American Tour

The dance company has been staying in Paris since the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Jane Recker

Daily Correspondent

On February 23, the  Kyiv City Ballet arrived in Paris to perform a children’s version of The Nutcracker . The tour was supposed to last two weeks. But the next day, Russia invaded Ukraine —and the company has remained in Paris ever since.

As the war drags on, the dancers’ future remains uncertain. In the meantime, though, the company has announced that it will make its first United States tour this fall, the  New York Times ’ Kalia Richardson reports. Starting in September, the tour will visit 13 cities, among them Chicago, New York, Detroit and Charlotte.

“Touring the States for the first time with a range of ballets makes an important global statement,” says artistic director Ivan Kozlov in a  statement . “It demonstrates the resilience of the Ukrainian people.”

Featured performances will include  Swan Lake and three other repertory works, per the Times. (The ballet lists on its  website   Giselle ,  Sleeping Beauty , and  Romeo and Juliet as some of the classical ballets it frequently performs.) The troupe will also participate in New York City Center’s upcoming Fall for Dance Festival .

When news broke of the Russian invasion, “everyone was on their phones, everyone was allowed to bring their phones onstage so they could stay [in touch] with their families,” Kozlov tells Lisa Bryant of  Voice of America (VOA). “Everybody was shocked. Everybody didn’t know what to do.”

Some members of the troupe tried to go back to Ukraine to enlist in the army but were turned away due to lack of experience, Kozlov tells the Times . Paris’ City Hall granted the dancers artistic residency at the  Théâtre du Châtelet and has housed them at a suburban hotel, per VOA.

“You can only create when you are free, and we need to hear what they are expressing,”  Anne Hidalgo , the mayor of Paris, told the  Times ’ Aurelien Breeden and Marina Harss in March. “They will be here for as long as it takes; I am absolutely not setting any deadline.”

The company only brought the costumes it needed for its Nutcracker tour. All of the troupe’s other possessions—music, videos, documents—were left behind in Kyiv.

“We were totally unprepared for this,” director Ekaterina Kozlova told National Geographic ’s Madeleine Schwartz in March. “We basically just psychologically said goodbye to everything that we have.”

Donations have supplied the company with tights and leotards, and a grant from the  Trust for Mutual Understanding has covered travel costs, per the Times. Kozlov says that the dancers want to share both their art and their spirit of strength in the face of war on the tour and are hoping to share Ukrainian stories with American dancers through workshops and classes.

The troupe performs ballet in addition to traditional  Ukrainian dances , which feature vibrant costumes, broad gestures and bouncing movements. While classical ballet is considered to be one of Russia’s greatest art forms and has been used as a display of nationalism by various regimes, it was also used as a  political tool during the Soviet Union to subtly speak out against the era’s leaders.

Many Ukrainian and Russian ballet students train at the same schools. Koslov has many friends in Russia, he told the Times in March: “They are telling me that they would love to say or do something, but they cannot because they are afraid.”

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Jane Recker has written for  Washingtonian Magazine  and the Chicago Sun-Times . She is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds degrees in journalism and opera. 

The Kyiv City Ballet to Tour the US in an American Premiere

The US tour will include a full-length Swan Lake (choreography by Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov and Ivan Kozlov), and a second mixed repertory program of three ballets.

The Kyiv City Ballet, under the artistic direction of Ivan Kozlov, announced today a U.S tour from September 16 to October 24, 2022. The Fall tour is a US premiere and marks the Kyiv City Ballet's first United States performances ever. The day before Ukraine was invaded in February, The Kyiv City Ballet unknowingly took one of the last flights out of Kyiv. The company flew to Paris to begin a long planned tour. They have not returned home. The country of France sheltered them and the company has been performing throughout France, and now Europe, since the invasion began. The US tour will include a full-length Swan Lake (choreography by Marius Petipa, Lev Ivanov and Ivan Kozlov), and a second mixed repertory program of three ballets: Thoughts (choreography by Vladyslav Dobshynskyi) a contemporary ballet, Tribute to Peace (choreography by Ekaterina and Ivan Kozlov) a neo-classical work, and Men of Kyiv (choreography by Pavlo Virsky) a Ukranian folk dance. "We are honored to share the beauty of ballet with US audiences, through Ukranian artists" said Ivan Kozlov, Artistic Director. "Touring the States for the first time with a range of ballets makes an important global statement. It demonstrates the resilience of the Ukrainian people." The Kyiv City Ballet's mission is to bring joy to audiences through ballet by bringing exemplary artists to theatres around the world. In the past decade, the company has successfully toured throughout dozens of countries on four continents. Two of Ukraine's prima ballerinas: Krystina Kadashevych and Oksana Bondarenko will perform with the company on their US tour. The company's principal dancer is Vsevolod Maevskiy, a former soloist of the Mariinsky Ballet and Kozlov's former student. "We are humbled that Rhizome has been asked to produce and strategically support the Kyiv City Ballet on their very first tour to the United States," said producer Kristopher McDowell . "That major cultural arts centers across the country are coming together to open their doors and their hearts is extraordinary. It is very clear this company and their artistry will have great appeal to non-dance and dance audiences alike." Additional tour dates will be announced over the summer. The Kyiv City Ballet's confirmed 2022 US tour schedule is as follows:

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Kyiv City Ballet

The Kyiv City Ballet was founded in 2012 by the current Artistic Director Ivan Kozlov. Their mission is to bring joy to audiences through ballet. They strive to bring exemplary artists to theatres around the World. In the past decade, they have successfully worked together with various partners and toured throughout dozens of countries and 4 continents. Their classical ballets include: "Swan Lake", "Sleeping Beauty", "The Nutcracker", "Scheherazade", "Giselle", "Chopiniana", "Romeo and Juliet", "Don Quixote", "Gala Tchaikovsky", "Funny Concert" "Strauss Evening", "Carmen Suite". Ballets for young spectators and their families: "Cinderella", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Aibolit and Barmalei","Coppelia" as well as "Thoughts," "Men of Kyiv," and "Tribute to Peace."

Ivan Kozlov (Artistic Director)

Ex-Premier of the National Opera of Ukraine, The St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet, IBT (Internationale Ballet Theater), and the Mariinsky Theater; the choreographer and teacher Ivan Anatolievich Kozlov was born on 13 December 1982. In 2000, after graduating from the KGHU (Kiyv State Choreographic School), under the tutelage of the Honored Artist of Ukraine, Vladimir Denisenko, Ivan Kozlov was invited to join the ballet troupe of the National Opera of Ukraine, and simultaneously to the world- famous troupe of Boris Eifman in St. Petersburg. He worked as an artist in both troupes. During his work in the theater of B. Eifman, Ivan performed the leading parts in the following repertoire: "Red Giselle", "Don Quixote", "Russian Hamlet", "Anna Karenina", and "The Brothers Karamazov". In the troupe of the National Opera of Ukraine, he performed the leading parts in the ballets Swan Lake, Giselle, Spartacus, Don Quixote, Viennese Waltz, and many others. Ivan Kozlov worked under contract as a leading soloist of the "Internationale Ballet Theater" in the United States. From 2007 to 2010, he was the premier of the ballet troupe of the Mariinsky Theater, where he performed the leading parts in nearly the entire repertoire of the theater, as well as in numerous concert numbers. Ivan is a laureate of many ballet competitions, including the Serge Lifar International Competition (2002, silver medal) and the X Moscow International Competition (2005, silver medal). Among the teachers of Ivan Kozlov are some of the most outstanding dancers of the 20th century: People's Artist of the USSR, Irina Kolpakova, People's Artist of the USSR Vladlilen Semenov, People's Artist of the RSFSR, Sergei Berezhnoi, Premier of the Mariinsky Theater, Eldar Aliyev, and Honored Artist of Ukraine, Anatoly Kozlov. Since 2014, Ivan Kozlov has been the executive of the theater, "Kiev City Ballet" with which he has successfully toured Europe and the world.

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