Megadeth

'Megadeth' (qv) is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Guitarist 'Dave Mustaine' (qv) and bassist 'David Ellefson' (qv) formed the band in 1983. A pioneer of the American thrash metal scene, 'Megadeth' (qv) is credited as one of the genre's "big four," along with 'Metallica' (qv), Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for thrash metal's development and popularization. 'Megadeth' (qv) plays in a technical style, featuring complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections. Themes of death, war, politics, and religion are prominent in the song lyrics.::PW