My Ranking of Megadeth’s Discography

Megadeth are another huge favorite of mine.

I’ve been a fan since I was a teenager, which is when I became a fan of many of the bands/artists I am ranking on this website.

Dave Mustaine (vocals/guitar/songwriter/co-producer) has had many lineups, but he’s always picked great musicians to bring his musical vision to life.

And as I much as I love Metallica, I think Megadeth have probably been more consistently great with their discography.

Here is my ranking of their albums.

1. Rust In Peace
2. Countdown To Extinction
3. Risk
4. Cryptic Writings
5. The World Needs A Hero
6. The System Has Failed
7. United Abominations
8. Megadeth (2026)
9. Endgame
10. Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good
11. Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying
12. Super Collider
13. Dystopia
14. The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead
15. Youthanasia
16. Thirteen (Th1rt3en)
17. So Far, So Good…So What!
18. Hidden Treasures
19. Rude Awakening
20. Capitol Punishment (compilation with 2 new songs)
21. The Big Four:  Live From Sulfia, Bulgaria (Live album/DVD set with Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax)
22. That One Night:  Live In Buenos Aires
23. Rust In Peace Live
24. Countdown To Extinction Live
25. MD. 45  The Craving (a side project Dave did in the 1990s.  There are two versions.  One with singer Lee Ving and the other Dave re-did the vocals.)

I will always be a Megadeth fan.  Dave Mustaine is a phenomenal musician and songwriter.  His voice is not for everyone, but I like it and it’s perfect for his songs.

Rattlehead!!!  If you’re a fan, you get it.