: The band's first platinum record, often cited as a definitive thrash masterpiece for its inventive and dark themes.
Megadeth was born from Dave Mustaine's drive to create faster and heavier music than his previous band, Metallica.
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: A raw, frantic debut blending jazz influences with speed metal.
This era featured what many fans call the "classic" lineup: Mustaine, Ellefson, Marty Friedman, and Nick Menza. Megadeth 'Megadeth' Review and ALL Albums Ranked