If you want to ask which band is more well known, than Metallica would win. If you want to factor in who has the better discography, then Megadeth would win. Which band had more iconic releases or had better records, that's the toughest of calls.50 million albums
To date, MEGADETH has sold over 50 million albums globally, including the double-platinum Countdown to Extinction, and received twelve Grammy® nominations.Megadeth earned platinum certifications in the United States for five of its sixteen studio albums, and has received twelve Grammy nominations.
Who was first Megadeth or Metallica : Metallica was formed first. Dave Mustaine was a guitarist with Metallica until they fired him. Mustaine then started Megadeth.
Who is better Mustaine or Hammett
The only thing is, Hammett has more recognizable and popular riffs throughout his playing, while Mustaine only has older songs that are more influential, while Hammett is more consistent and current with longevity and play style, even if it is very wah-pedal heavy as many guitarists and fans note.
Is Metallica the biggest metal band ever : Metallica. Metallica are the biggest metal band on the planet. The reason for this is because they are also one of the very best. They have the anthems, they have the anger and, musically, they almost re-wrote how bands could approach heaviness, with an angular, European sensibility of chromaticism and note choice.
125 million albums
On April 14, 2023, Metallica released their eleventh studio album, titled 72 Seasons. Metallica has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide, with over 67 million records in the United States alone (56.3 million albums since 1991 when SoundScan started tracking actual sales figures).
- Queen. 274.6 million albums. Pink Floyd.
- Pink Floyd. 235.8 million albums. Led Zeppelin.
- Led Zeppelin. 205.6 million albums. AC/DC.
- AC/DC. 198.6 million albums. Metallica.
- Metallica. 163.6 million albums. Bon Jovi.
- Bon Jovi. 149.9 million albums. Aerosmith.
- Aerosmith. 133.4 million albums. Guns N' Roses.
- Guns N' Roses. 124.1 million albums.
Are Metallica Megadeth friends
But we've stayed friends ever since.” It's no secret that Mustaine has had a somewhat contentious relationship with Hetfield and Ulrich in the years since he was let go from Metallica and replaced with Kirk Hammett. However, Mustaine says things are pretty simpatico between him and the Metallica fellas nowadays.125 million albums
On April 14, 2023, Metallica released their eleventh studio album, titled 72 Seasons. Metallica has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide, with over 67 million records in the United States alone (56.3 million albums since 1991 when SoundScan started tracking actual sales figures).Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has reflected upon mending his tumultuous relationship with the members of Metallica, saying that “we're friends now” and he prefers to talk about his ex-bandmates “from a positive place, a place of forgiveness and of healing”.
In 2004, Guitar World magazine ranked Mustaine and Marty Friedman together at No. 19 on the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Mustaine was named the No. 1 player in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.
Who are the big 3 of heavy metal : After some time brooding over the subject I came to the conclusion there's not a big 4 but a big 3 of classic heavy metal, and that is Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden chronologically. Yes, you could argue Motorhead deserves the fourth spot, or Manowar, or Saxon or maybe Ozzy or Dio as solo artists, etc.
Who are the big 5 of heavy metal : Four decades ago, the Big Five — Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth and Exodus — remade heavy metal, no holds barred. Showing no mercy: Slayer in the mid-'80s. Credit: Chris Walter/WireImage.
Did 72 Seasons sell well
72 Seasons arrives with 146,000 equivalent units, with pure album sales making up the majority of the units earned. The album sold 134,000 copies, according to data provided by Luminate. That's enough to make 72 Seasons the top-selling album of the week, according to Billboard.
The Beatles
Best-selling artists worldwide as of 2022
Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales.The Beatles
The Beatles are the best selling artist of all-time with over 420 million equivalent album sales. More than 85 million sales behind, Michael Jackson is runner up ahead of Elvis Presley.
What Metallica thinks of Megadeth : What Metallica thinks of Megadeth: Several members in Metallica including James and Lars think Mustaine is a great guitarist but sucks when it comes to his vocals. This is evident everytime James is asked about Dave, he makes fun of his vocal style and singing in general.