Megadeth

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by Dave Mustaine. The group was formed in 1983, disbanded in 2002, and reformed in 2004.

Controversy

In May 2005, during preparation for the band's "Gigantour" festival, Dave Mustaine threatened to cancel non-related shows in Greece with Rotting Christ and Israel with Dissection which in turn caused the two black metal bands to cancel their appearances.

Related Topics:
Rotting Christ - Dissection - Black metal

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Both groups' supposed "lyrical subject matter" (past or present) and Mustaine's identification as a born-again Christian was said to be the reason. However, skepticism had arisen about actual intentions, since Megadeth had upcoming tours scheduled with other bands of a sacrilegious or semi-sacrilegious nature (including another gig with Dissection) and because many of Megadeth's vintage songs had questioned the institutions of organized religion.

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