Other Band Members

Megadeth have had numerous line-up changes over the years, Dave Mustaine being the only consistent member since 1985. Here I will attempt to list all the past and present members of Megadeth.

Firstly, those who did not record any material with Megadeth:
 * Kerry King (1983, Guitar)
 * Greg Handevidt (1983, Guitar)
 * Dijon Carruthers (1983, Drums)
 * Lee Rausch (1983, Drums)
 * Mike Albert (1985, Guitar)
 * Jay Reynolds (1987, Guitar)

Now for the members who did record albums. I will list the albums they recorded in brackets.
 * David Ellefson (1983-2002, Bass. All releases from Killing Is My Business [1985] until Rude Awakening [2002])
 * Gar Samuelson (1984-1987, Drums. Killing Is My Business [1985] and Peace Sells [1986])
 * Chris Poland (1984-1985, 1985-1987, 2004, Guitar. Killing Is My Business [1985] and Peace Sells [1986]. Session musician on The System Has Failed [2004])
 * Chuck Behler (1987-1988, Drums. So Far, So Good... So What! [1988])
 * Jeff Young (1987-1989, Guitar. So Far, So Good... So What! [1988])
 * Nick Menza (1989-1998, 2004, Drums. All Megadeth releases from Rust In Peace [1990] until Cryptic Writings [1997])
 * Marty Friedman (1990-2000, Guitar. All Megadeth releases from Rust In Peace [1990] until Risk [1999])
 * Jimmy DeGrasso (1998-2002, Drums. Risk [1998], The World Needs A Hero [2001] and Rude Awakening [2002])
 * Al Pitrelli (2000-2002, Guitar. The World Needs A Hero [2001] and Rude Awakening [2002])
 * Vinnie Colaiuta (2004, Drums. Session musician on The System Has Failed [2004])
 * Jimmy Sloas (2004, Bass. Session musician on The System Has Failed [2004])
 * James MacDonough (2004-2006, Bass. Touring musician, recorded That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires [2007, recorded in 2005])
 * Glen Drover (2004-2008, Guitar. That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires [2007, recorded in 2005] and United Abominations [2007]

Finally, the current line-up.


 * Shawn Drover (2004-present, Drums. That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires [2007, recorded in 2005], Endgame [2009] and Blood In The Water: Live In San Diego [2009])
 * James LoMenzo (2006-present, Bass. United Abominations [2007], Endgame [2009] and Blood In The Water: Live In San Diego [2009])
 * Chris Broderick (2008-present, Guitar. Endgame [2009] and Blood In The Water: Live In San Diego [2009])

Last but not least, the man himself,


 * Dave Mustaine (1983-present, Guitar. All Megadeth releases to date)

The fan favourite line-up was the 'Rust In Peace Line-up' (Friedman, Ellefson and Menza) although the original line-up and the present line-up have proven to be the most talented, in my opinion. Also, The World Needs A Hero line-up was very overlooked, and was one of the best.

Gar Samuelson, R.I.P.