MD.45
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MD.45 | |
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| Years active | 1996 |
| Labels | Slab, Capitol |
| Associated acts | Megadeth, Fear, Suicidal Tendencies, Electric Love Hogs, Metallica |
| Past members | Lee Ving Dave Mustaine Kelly LeMieux Jimmy DeGrasso |
MD.45 was an American heavy metal/punk rock[1] band, formed as a side project by Megadeth guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine and Fear vocalist Lee Ving. Bassist Kelly LeMieux (of Fear) and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (of Megadeth) rounded out the band's lineup.
History[]
The band's name was derived from Mustaine's initials backwards (MD), combined with 45 which is derived from converting Ving's backwards initials (VL) to their numerical value in Roman numerals which is 45.[2]
The band released only one album, 1996's The Craving. In 2004, while remixing the Megadeth catalog, it was discovered that Ving's vocal and harmonica master tracks were lost.[citation needed] To complete the new mix, Mustaine chose to re-record the vocals himself and simulate the harmonica parts on guitar. The remastered version was subsequently released by Capitol Records.[2]
Lineup[]
- Lee Ving - vocals, harmonica (original issue)
- Dave Mustaine - guitar (on both issues), vocals (on remastered issue)
- Kelly LeMieux - bass
- Jimmy DeGrasso - drums
Other[]
- Michael Kaye - guitar/backline technician
- Billy Moss - studio engineer/vintage recorders
Discography[]
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Chart positions | US sales |
| July 23, 1996 | The Craving | Slab Records | 53,000 | |
| July 24, 2004 | The Craving (remastered) | Capitol Records |
References[]
- ^ "90s Metal Weirdness: MD.45 - The Craving". Angry Metal Guy. 2012-04-29. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Megadeth: Scorpion, Megadeth.com, March 3, 2008
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