Thrash metal generally features

fast tempos

low-register complex guitar riffs

high-register guitar solos

double bass drumming

and an aggressive vocal style

Occasionally, a thrash metal band will have

a more melodic singer. prominent
Thrash guitar riffs often use chromatic scales and
emphasize the tritone and diminished intervals,
instead of using conventional single scale based
riffing.

For example, the intro riff of Metallica's "Master of

Puppets" is a chromatic descent, followed by a
chromatic ascent based on the tritone.

Rhythm guitar playing is characterized by extensive

palm muting and down picking to give the riffs a
chugging sound.
 peed, pacing, and time-changes also define thrash
metal.

Thrash tends to have an accelerating feel which may

be due in large part to its aggressive drumming style.

For example, thrash drummers often use two bass

drums, or a double-bass pedal, in order to create a
relentless, driving beat.

Cymbal stops/chokes are often used to transition

from one riff to another or to precede an acceleration
in tempo.
For example,

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los

Angeles, California, formed in 1983. Founded by
Guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine
bassist Dave Ellefson.

Following Mustaine's departure from Metallica, the

band has since released 12 studio albums, three live
albums, two EPs, 26 singles, 32 music videos,
four compilations and one box set.
 As a pioneer of the American thrash
metal movement, Megadeth rose to international
fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the
"Big Four of Thrash," along with Metallica, layer,
and Anthrax,

Megadeth has experienced numerous line-up

changes, due partly to the band's notorious
substance abuse problems.
From 1983 to 2002 and as of February 8, 2010,
Mustaine and Ellefson are the only continuous
members of the band.

After finding sobriety and securing a stable

line-up, Megadeth went on to release a string of
platinum and gold albums, including the
platinum-selling landmark Rust in Peace in
1990 and the Grammy nominated, multi-
platinum Countdown to Extinction
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985²1986)

Peace ells... but Who's Buying? (1986²1987)

o Far, o Good... o What! (1987²1989)

Rust in Peace (1990²1991)

Countdown to Extinction (1992²1993)

Youthanasia (1994²1995)

Cryptic Writings (1996²1998)

Risk (1999²2000)

The World Needs a Hero (2001²2002)

The ystem Has Failed (2004²2005)

United Abominations (2006²2009)

Endgame (2009²present)
j



Name Years active Instruments Release contributions

1983²2002
Dave Mustaine guitar, vocals All Megadeth releases
2004 onward
All Megadeth releases
from Killing Is My
1983²2002 bass, backing Business... and Business
Dave Ellefson
2010 onward vocals Is Good! (1985) to Rude
Awakening (2002) and
Rust in Peace Live (2010)
Gigantour (2006), That
One Night: Live in Buenos
Aires (2007), United
drums, percussi Abominations (2007), End
hawn Drover 2004 onward
on game (2009),Blood in the
Water: Live in an
Diego (2010) and Rust in
Peace Live (2010)
Endgame (2009), Blood in
guitar, backing the Water: Live in an
Chris Broderick 2008 onward
vocals Diego(2010), Rust in
Peace Live (2010)
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1 1

Grammy Awards
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Metal Hammer Golden Gods

Awards 1 3

Revolver Golden Gods

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Nominations 12