Dave Mustaine was an early member of the band Metallica, and helped pen tracks that wound up on their first two albums. In 1983, Mustaine was let go from the group by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield due to personal conflicts and substance abuse. He would be replaced by Kirk Hammett, guitarist for the Bay Area thrash band Exodus, who remains with the band to this day. Dave felt slighted and vowed to make his own band, which would be even faster and heavier than Metallica. Mustaine picked the name "Megadeth" from a pamphlet by California senator Alan Cranston that read: "The arsenal of megadeath can't be rid no matter what the peace treaties come to."
In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including So Far, So Good... So What! (1988), Rust in Peace (1990), and Countdown to Extinction (1992). These albums, along with worldwide tours, brought them public recognition.
Megadeth has had numerous guitarists, drummers and bassists throughout its 39-year career, with Mustaine being the only remaining original member of the group. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when Mustaine suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against him. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Megadeth's current lineup includes Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Kiko Loureiro and drummer Dirk Verbeuren.
Megadeth earned platinum certifications in the United States for six of its sixteen studio albums, and has received twelve Grammy nominations. Megadeth won its first Grammy Award in 2017 for the song "Dystopia" in the Best Metal Performance category. The band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, regularly appears on album artwork and live shows. Megadeth has hosted its own music festival, Gigantour, several times since July 2005, and held its first MegaCruise in October 2019.
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Studio albums
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)
Thirteen (2011)
Super Collider (2013)
Dystopia (2016)
The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! (2022)
I'll be there
Megadeth Lyrics
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For me there is no exemption
I started praying
I heard the voice of satisfaction
Needing me for benefaction
I started pleading
I heard the bells begin to chime
Warning me, oh Lord
Don't let this be my time
I'll be there for you, when you walk through the fire
I'll be there for you, when the flames get higher
When nothing fits and nothing seems right
'Til the very last breath of my life
I'll be there for you, I'll be there
You saw me slide, you saw me fall
We kept our pride through it all
We started screaming
When skies are dark, no sun shines through
I know I see the light in you
We stopped dreaming and started believing
I'll be there for you, when you walk through the fire
I'll be there for you, when the flames get higher
When nothing fits and nothing seems right
Till the very last breath of my life
I'll be there for you
I'll be there
In my hour of need
You were there always
Now it's time for me to be there for you too
Always, always
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there
You saw me slide, you saw me fall
We kept our pride through it all
When skies are dark, no sun shines through
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
"I'll Be There" is a touching and emotional song by Megadeth, expressing the strength and importance of a deep connection between two people. The song is about a person who has found redemption and satisfaction through prayers and realizes the importance of having someone to hold on to during tough times. The first verse indicates that the singer has heard the voice of redemption and is praying for redemption, while the second verse suggests the person he is praying for is someone he cares deeply about. The line, "I'll be there for you, when you walk through the fire," signifies the person's willingness to be with their loved one through thick and thin, even when things seem impossible. The chorus repeats the same words, emphasizing the importance of this promise.
The song's bridge indicates that the person is grateful for being physically and emotionally supported when they were in need, and now it is their turn to reciprocate that support. The last verse repeats the same chorus, indicating that the promise of support is ongoing, and ends on the note: "I'll be there for you," emphasizing the eternity of this promise.
Overall, "I'll Be There" is a powerful song conveying the essence of love and loyalty, and the importance of giving generously to the person who has been by your side through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the voice of redemption
I heard a voice offering me salvation and forgiveness
For me there is no exemption
I am not exempt from being saved or needing redemption
I started praying
I began to pray for redemption and forgiveness
I heard the voice of satisfaction
I heard a voice telling me that I needed to do good for the benefit of others
Needing me for benefaction
Others are counting on me to do good for them
I started pleading
I began to beg for forgiveness and the opportunity to do good for others
I heard the bells begin to chime
I heard warning bells ringing
Warning me, oh Lord
The Lord is warning me
Don't let this be my time
I pray that I am not close to death
Don't let this be my time
I pray that I am not close to death
I'll be there for you, when you walk through the fire
I will support and stand by you when you face challenges and tough times
I'll be there for you, when the flames get higher
I will stay by your side when things get worse and more difficult for you
When nothing fits and nothing seems right
When everything is unpredictable and nothing is going well
'Til the very last breath of my life
Until I take my final breath
I'll be there for you, I'll be there
I will always be there for you
You saw me slide, you saw me fall
You have witnessed my struggles and failures
We kept our pride through it all
We never lost our dignity and self-respect during tough times
We started screaming
We began to express our emotions and frustrations
When skies are dark, no sun shines through
When things seem hopeless and nothing is going well
I know I see the light in you
I see hope and positivity in you
We stopped dreaming and started believing
We moved from dreaming about a better future to actively believing in it
In my hour of need
When I needed help the most
You were there always
You were always there for me
Now it's time for me to be there for you too
It's my turn to support and stay by your side
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I will always be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I will always be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will always stay by your side
When skies are dark, no sun shines through
When things seem hopeless and nothing is going well
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I will always be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I will always be there for you
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bud Prager, Dave Mustaine, Jimmy Degrasso, Marty Friedman
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