Megadeth
USA, 1983–now
American thrash band formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine after leaving Metallica. Peace Sells and Rust in Peace are known for fast, technically detailed guitar writing.
MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Megadeth and 1 artist Megadeth influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Megadeth?
- Motörhead — Mustaine has named Motörhead's speed and attitude the fuel of thrash — the shared root of the whole Big Four.
- Judas Priest — Priest's twin-guitar precision is the documented NWOBHM foundation of Mustaine's riff writing.
Which artists did Megadeth influence?
- Sum 41 — The thrash half that surfaced fully on Chuck — Sum 41 are a metal band that learned to write punk songs first.