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Megadeth

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Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in 1983. Their current label is Universal Music Group, and key albums include Rust in Peace (1990), Countdown to Extinction (1992) and Dystopia (2016). They have won 11 Grammy nominations and 4 wins.

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David Ellefson performing live

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Gus G performing live

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David Ellefson at the NAMM Show

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[L-R] David Ellefson and Kerry King

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Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth performing

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[L-R] Former Megadeth guitarists Kiko Loureiro and Marty Friedman

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Dave Mustaine on stage. He's wearing a white shirt, is smiling, and playing a Gibson V guitar

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Kiko Loureiro and Dave Mustaine playing guitar

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Chris Poland, left, and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth

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Kiko Loureiro

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