On This Day: June 12, 1985 - Megadeth Releases Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good

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Pete

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On This Day: June 12, 1985 - Megadeth Releases Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good.

On this day June 12, 1985, Megadeth released their debut album Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good. Led by former Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine, the album introduced Megadeth's aggressive sound and technical speed to the growing thrash metal scene. With fast riffs, snarling vocals and complex song structures, it made an immediate impact despite its raw production.

Released on a modest budget and plagued by label mismanagement, the album still managed to chart at number 169 on...
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