Megadeth (formed 1983) is an American thrash metal band known for their technical guitar work and influential role in the genre's development. Signed to Capitol Records in 1986, key albums include Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986), Rust in Peace (1990), and Countdown to Extinction (1992). They've earned platinum certifications and won a Grammy Award in 2017 for their song "Dystopia".