Megadeth's current lineup includes Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Kiko Loureiro and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when Mustaine suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 40-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. These albums, along with worldwide tours, brought them public recognition. So What! (1988), Rust in Peace (1990), and Countdown to Extinction (1992). Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including So Far, So Good. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. but Who's Buying?, was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Their first major-label album, Peace Sells. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. and Business Is Good!, on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, Killing Is My Business. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine.
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