
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Dave Mustaine started the band in 1983 after Metallica fired him. Megadeth is a member of the "Big Four" in thrash metal along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. The band's music has a fast tempo and difficult guitar solos. In 1985, Megadeth recorded its first album called Killing is My Business... and Business is Good!.