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Megadeth stands as one of metal's most enduring and influential acts. Formed in 1983 in Los Angeles when Dave Mustaine joined forces with a new lineup after departing Metallica, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the thrash metal movement and a member of the influential Big Four. Over a 40-year career, Megadeth has released 17 studio albums, earned a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2017 for the title track Dystopia, and continued to push the boundaries of heavy metal with ambitious concepts and blistering riffs.