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Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder, front man, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. It was formed in 1983 by Mustaine and bass player David Ellefson following Mustaine's departure from Metallica.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band founded in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich posted. The band consists of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo.
Live albums released:
6
2
EPs released:
2
2
Music videos released:
32
22
Compilations released:
3
1
Studio albums released:
11
9
Singles released:
30
44
Origin:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s):
Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal
Heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock, speed metal
Years active:
1983–2002, 2004–present
1981–present
Label(s):
Combat, Capitol, Sanctuary, Roadrunner
Warner Bros., Elektra, Vertigo, Megaforce, Sony (Japan)
Megadeath and Metallica are American heavy metal bands. Megadeath was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine following his departure from Metallica.