Megadeth discography

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The American [[thrash metal]] band [[Megadeth]] has released seventeen [[studio album]]s, six [[live album]]s, seven [[compilation album]]s, one [[Extended play|EP]], fifty-nine [[Single (music)|singles]], ten [[Video|video albums]], and fifty three [[music videos]]. After he was fired from [[Metallica]] in April 1983, guitarist and vocalist [[Dave Mustaine]] formed Megadeth along with bassist Matt Kisselstein, guitarist Robbie McKinney, and drummer Dijon Carruthers. After some various lineup changes in 1983 and 1984, Megadeth's lineup was cemented in late 1984, consisting of guitarist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson, guitarist [[Chris Poland]], and drummer [[Gar Samuelson]]. The band toured and gained a following, signing with the independent label [[Combat Records]] in late 1984.{{cite web|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=megadeth-p4885/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Megadeth Biography|work=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 5, 2009}} Megadeth's debut album ''[[Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!]]'' (1985), sold very well for an independent release, and the group attracted the attention of major record labels. By the end of the year, the group signed with [[Capitol Records]]. Megadeth's first major-label album, ''[[Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?]]'', was released in 1986.

The American [[thrash metal]] band [[Megadeth]] has released seventeen [[studio album]]s, six [[live album]]s, seven [[compilation album]]s, one [[Extended play|EP]], fifty-nine [[Single (music)|singles]], ten [[Video|video albums]], and fifty three [[music videos]]. After he was fired from [[Metallica]] in April 1983, guitarist and vocalist [[Dave Mustaine]] formed Megadeth along with bassist Matt Kisselstein, guitarist Robbie McKinney, and drummer Dijon Carruthers. After some various lineup changes in 1983 and 1984, Megadeth's lineup was cemented in late 1984, consisting of guitarist Dave Mustaine, bassist [[David Ellefson]], guitarist [[Chris Poland]], and drummer [[Gar Samuelson]]. The band toured and gained a following, signing with the independent label [[Combat Records]] in late 1984.{{cite web|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=megadeth-p4885/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Megadeth Biography|work=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 5, 2009}} Megadeth's debut album ''[[Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!]]'' (1985), sold very well for an independent release, and the group attracted the attention of major record labels. By the end of the year, the group signed with [[Capitol Records]]. Megadeth's first major-label album, ''[[Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?]]'', was released in 1986.

Before the recording of the band's third album, Mustaine fired Poland and Samuelson; they were replaced by [[Jeff Young]] and [[Chuck Behler]], respectively. The new lineup debuted on ''[[So Far, So Good... So What!]]'' in early 1988. Later that year, Mustaine fired Young and Behler and replaced them with guitarist [[Marty Friedman]] and drummer [[Nick Menza]]. This lineup recorded Megadeth's fourth album, ''[[Rust in Peace]]'', which was released in late 1990. The singles "[[Holy Wars... The Punishment Due]]" and "[[Hangar 18 (song)|Hangar 18]]" reached the top 30 in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Megadeth's most commercially successful album, ''[[Countdown to Extinction]]'' (1992), peaked at number 2 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, and was the band's first record to be certified platinum at its release year by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). Megadeth's biggest hit single is "[[Symphony of Destruction]]", which peaked at number 71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart and in the top 15 in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Before the recording of the band's third album, Mustaine fired Poland and Samuelson; they were replaced by [[Jeff Young]] and [[Chuck Behler]], respectively. The new lineup debuted on ''[[So Far, So Good... So What!]]'' in early 1988. Later that year, Mustaine fired Young and Behler and replaced them with guitarist [[Marty Friedman]] and drummer [[Nick Menza]]. This lineup recorded Megadeth's fourth album, ''[[Rust in Peace]]'', which was released in late 1990. The singles "[[Holy Wars... The Punishment Due]]" and "[[Hangar 18 (song)|Hangar 18]]" reached the top 30 in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Megadeth's most commercially successful album, ''[[Countdown to Extinction]]'' (1992), peaked at number 2 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, and was the band's first record to be certified platinum at its release year by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). Megadeth's biggest hit single is "[[Symphony of Destruction]]", which peaked at number 71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart and in the top 15 in Ireland and the United Kingdom.