Megadeth

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

182

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
reviews

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Critics Consensus

Based on 182 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Megadeth is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. Megadeth concert reviews describe live shows and performances as fierce, high-energy, incredible, intense, genuine, and memorable.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Megadeth concerts? Megadeth concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Megadeth? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Megadeth range from $300,000 - $500,000, with Megadeth's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

Southside Fest Grounds, La Crosse, WI, United States (July 31);Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada (August 29); Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada (August 30);Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, Louisville, United States (September 17); Mystic Lake Amphitheatre, Shakopee, United States (September 19); Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL, United States (September 22); BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, United States (September 25); BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, United States (September 27); Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC, Canada (September 3); Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, United States (September 5); Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, United States (September 6); TD Garden, Boston, United States (September 9); Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, United States (September 11); PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte NC, United States (September 12);

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Los Angeles, United States (1983 - present)

Bio

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by founder, frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine.

Has Performed With

Lamb Of God, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Motorhead, Black Label Society, Hatebreed, Trivium, In Flames

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Louder Sound

May 18, 2026

Rumours of Megadeth going quietly are clearly unfounded

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V13 (Canada)

March 12, 2026

Three of the great thrash bands stopped at London’s Canada Life Place, as Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus brought the house down.

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Exclaim (Canada)

February 22, 2026

Megadeth's Legacy Reverberated Long After Their Final Note in Edmonton

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Rockfreaks.net (Denmark)

March 10, 2025

It’s hard to believe that Disturbed’s seminal début album “The Sickness” came out 25 years ago. I still remember 13 year-old me listening to it on repeat with my friends in middle school like it was yesterday

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New Noise Magazine (USA)

September 7, 2024

Megadeth, Mudvayne, and All That Remains at Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL

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Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 3, 2024

Metal men Megadeth “Destroy All Enemies” while “Peace Sells” the seats of CU1 Amp

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Soundcheck SF (USA)

August 10, 2024

The “Destroy All Enemies” show featuring Megadeth at Concord’s Toyota Pavilion on August 10th was nothing short of electrifying. The venue provided a stunning outdoor backdrop for the concert, allowing the sounds from the heavy metal legends to echo across the amphitheater

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