>==Band members==
<big>Current members</big>
- Dave Mustaine – lead vocals, guitar (1983–present)
- Chris Broderick – guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)
- James Lomenzo – bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–present)
- Shawn Drover – drums, percussion (2004–present)
<big>Former members</big>
- David Ellefson – bass guitar, backing vocals (1983–2002)
- Greg Handevidt – guitar, backing vocals (1983–1984)
- Gar Samuelson – drums, percussion (1984–1987)
- Chris Poland – guitar, backing vocals (1984–1987, 2004)
- Mike Albert – guitar, backing vocals (1984-1985)
- Chuck Behler – drums, percussion (1987–1988)
- Jeff Young – guitar, backing vocals (1988–1990)
- Nick Menza – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1989–1998, 2004)
- Marty Friedman – guitar, backing vocals (1990–2000)
- Jimmy DeGrasso – drums, percussion (1998–2002)
- Al Pitrelli – guitar, backing vocals (2002–2004)
- Vinnie Colaiuta – drums, percussion (2004)
- Jimmy Sloas – bass guitar, backing vocals (2004)
- James MacDonough – bass guitar, backing vocals (2004–2006)
- Glen Drover – guitar, backing vocals (2004–2008)
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Discography
- Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985)
- Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986)
- So Far, So Good... So What! (1988)
- Rust in Peace (1990)
- Countdown to Extinction (1992)
- Youthanasia (1994)
- Cryptic Writings (1997)
- Risk (1999)
- The World Needs a Hero (2001)
- The System Has Failed (2004)
- United Abominations (2007)
- Endgame (2009)