It was over 30 years ago that Dave Mustaine founded Megadeth — in the process, pioneering the sound that would become known the world over as thrash metal. And from the very beginning, the band proved to be lethal and audacious on the heavy music scene, pushing thrash to the limits of musical ferocity and instrumental virtuosity on early efforts like their 1985 debut Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good! and 1986’s seminal Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?
In the decades since, Megadeth have taken their place as one of metal’s most influential and respected acts — not to mention among its most successful. Over the course of their career, the band have sold 38 million albums, notched six consecutive platinum efforts — including 1992’s two-million-selling Countdown to Extinction — and garnered 11 Grammy nominations. Onstage, they continue to be a world-dominating metal force, playing shows to massive crowds in every corner of the globe.
Now, Megadeth have reinvented themselves once again. The legendary metal outfit, led by visionary singer, guitarist and songwriter Mustaine, recently released their 15th studio effort, Dystopia. The album, which sees Mustaine once again joined by stalwart bassist David Ellefson, is the first Megadeth effort to feature new guitarist Kiko Louriero and drummer Chris Adler, who was briefly on loan from Lamb of God and has since been replaced by Dirk Verbeuren (ex-Soilwork). Together, they inject new levels of musical venom and instrumental dexterity into what was already a wickedly potent brew.
Also scheduled to appear tonight: Amon Amarth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church and Butcher Babies.
Doors open at 5pm.