Play Megadeth Mastery: Decibel Quiz of Metal Trivia
Megadeth Mastery: Decibel Quiz of Metal Trivia
Test your Megadeth knowledge with this fun, challenging quiz — perfect for thrash metal fans wanting to prove they know the band's history, albums, and members.
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Did You Know?
The band name Megadeth was inspired by the term "megadeath," a Cold War-era word for one million deaths in a nuclear blast, but the band intentionally altered the spelling to Megadeth.
Practice Questions
Q:Who were Megadeth's founding members?
A:Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson founded the band.
Mustaine (vocals/guitar) and Ellefson (bass) started Megadeth; early lineups included rotating guitarists and drummers as the band solidified its sound.
Q:How would you classify Megadeth's musical style?
A:Primarily thrash metal with speed and technical metal elements.
Megadeth blends fast tempos, intricate guitar work, complex song structures, and political themes, placing them among thrash metal's Big Four alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.
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Did You Know?
Megadeth's mascot Vic Rattlehead, a skeletal figure with his eyes, ears and mouth covered, was created by artist Ed Repka and first appeared on the 1985 album Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!