Megadeth lineup through the years
When we take a look at the past of those famous metal bands, we see that some differences almost always arise between the members, and it seems that bad character is one of the requirements that all the participants of a metal band must have.
This is how we can see that, in some cases, the lineups are constantly changing, and there are always one or two members who are used to see many more passing through their ranks.
In the case of Megadeth, we have perhaps one of the longest lists of members who have belonged to their lineup
Megadeth is an American band, which has created solid foundations in thrash and heavy metal, the band created by Dave Mustaine has undergone many changes over time, and I'm not referring to its style or success, but to its members, who for various reasons have left the acclaimed band.
And although the band spent a couple of years disbanded, due to the physical condition of Mustaine's injury, this did not stop them from accumulating more and more ex-members.
This is the chronological order in which various musicians were part of this legendary band, be prepared, because they are not few.
Megadeth - 1983
During the band's year of formation, there were several changes, to be specific, there were 4 combinations in the lineup.
First:
- Dave Mustaine- Guitarist and vocalist.
- Lawrence "Lor" Kane - Vocalist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
Second:
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Greg Handevidt - Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Dijon Carruthers - Drummer.
Third:
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Greg Handevidt - Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Lee Rausch - Drummer.
and Fourth:
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Kerry King - Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Lee Rausch - Drummer.
During this time, the guys of Megadeth did not make any releases.
Megadeth - 1984 to 1986
1984 -1986
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Chris Poland - Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Gar Samuelson - Drummer
This couple of years, Megadeth kept the same members and released the album Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!
1986
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Mike Albert- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Gar Samuelson - Drummer.
Megadeth - 1986 to 1988
1986
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Mike Albert- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Gar Samuelson - Drummer.
1986-1987
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Chris Poland - Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Gar Samuelson - Drummer.
Chris Poland repeats as guitarist, and they bring to life Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
1987
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Jay Reynolds- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Chuck Behler - Drummer.
They replace again the guitarist, but also the drummer
1987-1989
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Jeff Young- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Chuck Behler - Drummer.
Megadeth - 1988 to 2000
1989-1998
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Marty Friedman- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Nick Menza - Drummer.
During this time the members successfully completed 8 releases: Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia, Hidden Treasures, Cryptic Writings, Live Trax, Cryptic Sounds- No Voices In You Head. Live Trax II; all this with the same line-up.
This lineup was the one that stayed together the longest and for 9 years they worked hard.
1998-2000
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Marty Friedman- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Jimmy DeGrasso- Drummer.
With this lineup Risk was born.
2000-2002
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist y Guitarist.
- Al Pitrelli- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Jimmy DeGrasso- Drummer.
This period saw the emergence of works such as: The World Needs a Hero, Unplugged in Boston, Still Alive... And Well?, Rude Awakening.
Megadeth - 2004 to 2010
2004
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Chris Poland- Guitarist.
- Jimmy Sloas - Bass.
- Vinnie Colaiuta- Drummer.
2:
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalista y Guitarrista.
- Glen Drover- Guitarist.
- James MacDonough - Bass.
- Nick Menza- Drummer.
As you can see, there were a couple of lineups this year and out came The System has Failed.
2004-2006
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Glen Drover- Guitarist.
- James MacDonough - Bassist.
- Shawn Drover- Drummer.
That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires was recorded during this season.
2006-2008
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Glen Drover - Guitarist.
- James LoMenzo - Bassist.
- Shawn Drover- Drummer.
The release of United Abominations was born.
2008-2010
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Chris Broderick- Guitarist.
- James LoMenzo - Bassist.
- Shawn Drover- Drummer.
Released Blood In The Water: Live in San Diego, and Endgame.
Megadeth - 2010 to 2021
2010-2014
- Dave Mustaine – Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Chris Broderick- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson – Bassist.
- Shawn Drover- Drummer.
From this lineup emerged: Rust In Peace Live, TH1RT3EN, The Big 4, Live in Sofia, Bulgaria, Super Collider y Countdown to Extinction Live.
2015-2016
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Kiko Loureiro- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Chris Adler- Drummer.
Their album Dystopia was released during this period.
2016-2021
- Dave Mustaine - Vocalist and Guitarist.
- Kiko Loureiro- Guitarist.
- David Ellefson - Bassist.
- Dirk Verbeuren- Drummer.
This is the line-up that has been seen for the last few years. However, due to certain problems, it is known that it will change again.
Awaiting a new lineup
During this 2021 Mustaine unveiled some news regarding the band. David Ellefson will no longer be able to play in Megadeth. But it was not a decision that was made in haste.
Ellefson was involved in a scandal in which he is accused of having sexual interactions with an underage girl. These messages were spread on the Internet, and although Ellefson tried to defend himself and say that the girl was already an adult, many people were not convinced.
Dave Mustaine added in the statement that before these events, the relationship with the bassist was already strained, so he did not hesitate to cut working relations with him.
