63. Megadeth

During the early 60s many music fans were divided musically into either the Beatles camp or the Rolling Stones camp and they despised the other fans. Nowadays, that seems a little silly, but it wasn’t that long ago that a couple of us at NIHOF remembered that the Metal community had fans divided into the Metallica and Megadeth camps as well.

When Dave Mustaine left (or was kicked out of) Metallica, he formed Megadeth which along with his former band became known as one of the “Big Four” of Thrash Metal. Megadeth kept to the Thrash playbook with a powerful sound and became very popular among the Metal set. They were as controversial as they were successful, as they were riddled with drug abuse, controversial lyrics/moments, and a seemingly never-ending feud with Metallica. Still together and recording and possessing a huge fan base, Megadeth may be an outside shot to be the next Metal act to get in; especially if the Hall wants to honor Mustaine who was not inducted with Metallica.

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Should Megadeth be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 93.2%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.3%

No opinion. - 0.4%

No way! - 1.8%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2011
Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Los Angeles, CA)
Why they will get in: The Mustaine factor works in their favor.
Why they won't get in: With the exception of Metallica and Black Sabbath, Metal bands struggle to get in the Hall.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? (1986)
Rust in Peace (1990)
Countdown to Extinction (1992)
Youthanasia (1994)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Peace Sells (From Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?, 1986)
Devil’s Island (From Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?, 1986)
Hangar 18 (From Rust in Peace, 1990)
Tornado of Souls (From Rust in Peace, 1990)
Foreclosure of A Dream (From Countdown to Extinction, 1992)