Megadeth - Bethlehem, PA
Written and Photos by Travis Eisenhard
The Big Four. Slayer, Metallica, Anthrax, and Megadeth. These are the pioneers of thrash
metal who have been around for 30 years plus. Backstage Music Magazine was recently out to
witness one of these fathers of thrash at the Sands Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania--Megadeth.
Megadeth has been tearing up the scene since 1983 due to the help of Metallica co-founder, Dave Mustaine. Mustaine, now 55 years old, is considered a legend by many and seen by fans as a deity. Since Megadeth is one of the most well known names in heavy metal
music,
it comes as no surprise their concerts are still turning out fans of all ages all around the
world. With singles like Symphony of Destruction, Sweating Bullets and Hangar 18, the band is a force to be reckoned with 33 years later.
Needless to say, when given the opportunity to witness Megadeth live, we jumped at the
chance. The band toured with Butcher Babies, Amon Amarth, and Suicidal Tendencies so we
knew it would be something excited from the start. But nothing could have prepared us for the spectacle that is Megadeth.
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