| Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers | 7.5 |
| Symphony of Destruction · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1992 era, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup) | Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp (studio recording, 1992) | 7.5 |
| Tornado of Souls · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources) | 8 |
| Tornado of Souls · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (custom, likely with Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB bridge pickup) | Bogner Triple Giant preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio, Rust In Peace era) | 9 |
| Holy Wars... The Punishment Due · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers | 8 |
| Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (likely, as used by Dave Mustaine on Rust in Peace era and consistent with 2004 remix sessions) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, as per era and forum references) | 7.5 |
| Trust · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Y2KV (custom, Dave Mustaine signature, likely used on 'Trust' studio recording) | Marshall JVM410H (studio recording era), possibly with DigiTech GSP1101 preamp/processor in the signal chain | 7.5 |
| Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1999-2000 era, likely used for 2004 remix re-recordings) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 1960 cabinet | 7.5 |
| Angry Again · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine signature or custom shop, 1993 era) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely with a boost/overdrive in front) | 7.5 |
| Peace Sells · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom, early prototype or production, used by Dave Mustaine on Peace Sells recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, likely DeCuir cab per era sources) | 7 |
| À Tout le Monde · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1994 studio recording) | Custom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ SE preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio), likely into Marshall 4x12 cabinet | 7.5 |
| In My Darkest Hour · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V Doubleneck (likely standard King V for studio recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1987-1988) | 7.5 |
| Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! · riff | Riff · distorted | BC Rich Bich (early 1980s, stock pickups, used by Dave Mustaine on KIMB studio recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 or G12T-75 speakers) | 7 |
| Blood of Heroes · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1990s, likely used for rhythm on Youthanasia) | Soldano SLO-100 (custom rackmount, used in studio for Youthanasia rhythm tracks) | 7.5 |
| Mechanix · riff | Riff · distorted | B.C. Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 8 |
| Tipping Point · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall (exact model not specified, likely JVM or DSL series based on era and band history) | 8 |
| À Tout le Monde · riff | Riff · clean | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990s, likely used for clean parts on Youthanasia) | Soldano SLO-100 (custom rackmount, studio use on Youthanasia, clean channel for clean parts) | 0 |
| Family Tree · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, Dave Mustaine signature, 1994 era) | Marshall 2203 JCM800 100-watt head (studio recording, 1994) | 7.5 |
| Hangar 18 · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom, with Seymour Duncan JB pickup) | Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording, 1990) | 7.5 |
| Hangar 18 (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used on 2004 remix as on original recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 8 |
| Wake Up Dead · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, early 1986, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet | 7.5 |
| À Tout le Monde · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely with Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB bridge pickup) | Line 6 Dave Mustaine Signature Amp Head Prototype (based on 1967 Marshall Plexi, used on United Abominations sessions) | 6 |
| Addicted to Chaos · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine signature, c. 1994) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head with DeCuir 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers) | 7 |
| Countdown to Extinction · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V STD Pro (Japan, early 1990s) | Custom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ SE preamp → VHT 2150 Stereo Power Amp → Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet | 7.5 |
| Hangar 18 · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1990) | 7.5 |
| Hangar 18 (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely USA Custom Shop, early 1990s spec) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded for higher gain, typical for Megadeth in this era) | 7.5 |
| Holy Wars... The Punishment Due · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly (USA, black, one humbucker, as seen in 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due' video, Marty Friedman solo section) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1990, Rust In Peace sessions) | 7.5 |
| I Thought I Knew It All · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, early-mid 1990s spec) | Marshall 6100LM (Marshall Anniversary head, used on Youthanasia sessions) | 7.5 |
| Lucretia · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman's signature, likely used for Rust in Peace era solos) | Marshall JCM 800 2203 (studio recording, 1990) | 7.5 |
| Puppet Parade · solo | Solo · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP | Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2026 era, likely Dave Mustaine's signature or classic JCM800 variant) | 7 |
| Rust In Peace...Polaris (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, early 1990s spec, likely used for 2004 remix re-amping or re-recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as per original Rust in Peace sessions and Megadeth's known studio gear for this era; no evidence of different amp for 2004 remix rhythm re-amping) | 8 |
| Symphony of Destruction · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Jackson Concert Bass (David Ellefson signature or similar, early 90s model, likely passive PJ configuration) | Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab | 6 |
| The Killing Road · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine's signature or custom shop model, as used on Youthanasia sessions) | Custom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ preamp into VHT 2150 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion V30s and Greenbacks | 7.5 |
| Victory · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1994-1995 era) | Marshall 6100LM 30th Anniversary Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994) | 7 |
| Youthanasia · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V Pro | Custom Audio Electronics CAE 3+ SE preamp into VHT 2150 power amp, Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s | 7.5 |
| 13 · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall JVM410H into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cab with Celestion Vintage 30s | 7.5 |
| À tout le monde (Set Me Free) · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine Signature, likely with Seymour Duncan LiveWire pickups) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion V30 speakers | 7.5 |
| Addicted to Chaos · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990s studio model) | Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (1960AV, Celestion speakers) | 7 |
| Anarchy In the U.K. · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Angry Again · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (likely USA Custom Shop, 4-string, passive) | Hartke LH1000 with Hartke HyDrive HX810 cab | 0 |
| Angry Again (Live at Obras Sanitarias Stadium, Argentina, 2005) · riff | Riff · distorted | ESP DV8 Dave Mustaine Signature V | Rocktron Prophecy preamp (into Marshall or VHT power amp, live 2005 era) | 7.5 |
| Another Bad Day · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Live Wire pickups) | Marshall JVM410H (typical for Megadeth studio in 2000s, but not confirmed for this track) | 7.5 |
| Architecture of Aggression · riff | Riff · clean | Jackson King V (likely custom, as used by Dave Mustaine in early 1990s studio sessions) | CAE 3+ SE Preamp into VHT 2150 Power Amp (as used on 'Countdown to Extinction' studio album) | 0 |
| Architecture of Aggression · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (early 90s, likely custom, P/J pickups) | Ampeg SVT-II Pro (studio, 1992 era, confirmed for Countdown to Extinction sessions) | 0 |
| Back In The Day · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Live Wire pickups) | Marshall JVM410H (studio recording, 2004-2005 era, The System Has Failed album) | 8 |
| Bad Omen · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, early production, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely modded, through Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Greenbacks) | 8 |
| Black Curtains · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1994, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge) | Soldano SLO-100 (custom rackmount, used in studio for Youthanasia) | 7.5 |
| Blackmail The Universe · riff | Riff · distorted | ESP DV8 Dave Mustaine Signature (likely, as used by Mustaine in 2004 studio sessions) | Marshall Plexi 51 (late-'60s, as referenced by Chris Poland for 'The System Has Failed' sessions) | 8 |
| Chosen Ones · solo | Solo · distorted | BC Rich Bich (1980s, stock pickups) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (1980s, 100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet) | 8 |
| Conquer or Die! · solo | Solo · distorted | Ibanez Kiko Loureiro Signature (likely KIKO100 or KIKO10P, as used by Kiko Loureiro in Megadeth studio/live 2016+) | Marshall JVM410H | 7 |
| Dance In the Rain · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson CBX IV David Ellefson Signature (active electronics, P/J configuration) | Hartke Kilo Bass Amp (likely with Hartke HyDrive or XL series 8x10 cab) | 0 |
| Dawn Patrol · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Eight‑string Yamaha bass (loaned by Jimmy Bain) | Unknown | 7.5 |
| Devil's Island · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom (1984, black, Kahler tremolo, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup, stock neck pickup) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 speakers) | 8 |
| Devil's Island · riff | Riff · distorted | BC Rich NJ Series Mockingbird (mid-80s, likely stock pickups) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-65 speakers, studio recording) | 8 |
| Die Dead Enough (2019 - Remaster) · solo | Solo · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall JVM410H (studio, likely with Marshall 4x12 cab loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s) | 8 |
| Disconnect · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV1 (Dave Mustaine Signature, 1999 era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2001 era) | 6.5 |
| Dread and the Fugitive Mind · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Jackson Concert Bass (David Ellefson signature, likely 4-string) | Ampeg SVT-4 Pro with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet | 7 |
| Dread and the Fugitive Mind (2019 Remaster) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson KV1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1999-2001 era, likely used on studio recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely with rackmount EQ and possible boost/overdrive in front, as per era and Megadeth studio practices) | 7.5 |
| Dread and the Fugitive Mind (2019 Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT | Marshall JVM410H (studio, likely with Marshall 1960B-DM 4x12 cab loaded with Celestion V30s) | 7 |
| Duke Nukem Theme · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, Dave Mustaine signature or similar, as used by Mustaine in late 1990s studio sessions) | Bogner Triple Giant Preamp into VHT 2150 Power Amp, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers) | 8 |
| Duke Nukem Theme · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine signature, late 1990s spec) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet (Celestion Vintage 30 speakers) | 7.5 |
| Dystopia · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature | Fractal Axe-Fx II (Marshall and VHT models), Marshall JVM410H (studio), Marshall 1960ADM Dave Mustaine Signature Cabinet | 8 |
| Elysian Fields · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine signature, early-mid 1990s spec) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely with a Lee Jackson or Jose Arredondo-style mod, as used by Mustaine in the Youthanasia era) | 7.5 |
| Evil That's Within (Alternate Version of "Sin") · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, as used by Dave Mustaine in mid-1990s studio recordings) | Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head | 6.5 |
| Five Magics · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, likely 1990 model, used by Dave Mustaine) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, used in studio for Rust in Peace, with Bogner Triple Giant preamp in rack) | 7.5 |
| Five Magics · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, early 1990s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge) | Hafler Triple Giant preamp (Bogner design) into Marshall 9100 power amp | 8 |
| Five Magics (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 8 |
| Five Magics (2004 Remix) · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (likely custom, passive PJ configuration) | Hartke LH1000 (studio, 2004 remix era; Peavey MAX 700 also possible, but Hartke is most cited for this period) | 0 |
| Hangar 18 · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Jackson Concert Bass (early 1990s, likely custom or CMG/CBX series) | Hartke 3500 (solid state head, 4x10" aluminum cone cab, as per Ellefson's 1990-91 rig) | 7 |
| Hey God?! · riff | Riff · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Signature Flying V EXP | Marshall (exact model not specified, likely JVM or DSL series based on modern Megadeth usage) | 7.5 |
| High Speed Dirt · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (early 1990s, likely USA Custom Shop, Dave Mustaine signature or prototype) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded for higher gain, as used by Mustaine on 'Countdown to Extinction') | 7.5 |
| Holy Wars · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers | 7.5 |
| Holy Wars... The Punishment Due · solo | Solo · clean | 1986 Jackson King V Custom | Marshall JCM800 | 0 |
| Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Jackson four‑string (one red with ebony fingerboard; another possibly silver or originally yellow, later black) | Hartke (e.g., Hartke LH1000 head and HyDrive HX810 cabinet), previously Peavey MAX 700 | 7.5 |
| Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · clean | Jackson Kelly Custom (Marty Friedman, 24-fret, likely with DiMarzio pickups) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2004 remix uses original 1990 session tracks) | 4.5 |
| Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (likely 1980s/early 1990s model, passive) | Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab) | 0 |
| Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used for solo) | Marshall JCM 900 | 8 |
| Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · clean | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 24 frets, 1990 era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1990, used on Rust in Peace sessions) | 0 |
| Hook In Mouth · riff | Riff · distorted | B.C. Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 2203 with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers) | 7.5 |
| I Don't Care · clean | Clean · clean | Unknown | Likely Hartke (e.g., LH1000 with HX810s or Kilo amp) | 0 |
| I'll Get Even · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, likely used on Cryptic Writings sessions) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely with a Marshall 4x12 cab, as per Megadeth's 1990s studio rig) | 7 |
| In My Darkest Hour · clean | Clean · clean | Spector NS-2 | Ampeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL era, classic tube head) | 0 |
| Into the Lungs of Hell · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom, early USA model, Dave Mustaine signature not yet released) | Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head | 7 |
| Intro: Rattlehead (Live at Wembley, 1990) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (early 1990s, likely custom shop or USA model, as used by Dave Mustaine live in 1990) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (live, 1990 Wembley performance) | 7 |
| Kick the Chair (2019 - Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine Signature, likely with Seymour Duncan LiveWire pickups) | DigiTech GSP1101 Multi-Effects Preamp & Processor into Marshall power amp and cabinets | 8.5 |
| Kill the King · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Kill the King · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Jackson Concert Bass (David Ellefson Signature or similar, active electronics, likely with EMG pickups) | Hartke LH1000 (live/studio era) or Peavey MAX 700 (late 90s/early 2000s studio) | 7 |
| Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! · solo | Solo · distorted | B.C. Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 50w (studio recording, 1984-1985) | 6.5 |
| Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! · clean | Clean · clean | B.C. Rich Mockingbird (early 1980s, passive electronics) | Roland Cube Bass amp (early 1980s model, solid-state combo) | 0 |
| Last Rites / Loved to Deth · riff | Riff · distorted | BC Rich Bich (early 1980s, likely stock pickups, possibly Dimarzio Super Distortion or stock BC Rich humbuckers) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-65 or G12T-75 speakers, era-appropriate) | 7.5 |
| Let There Be Shred · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson King V Custom (Teemu Mäntysaari signature or similar, as used on Megadeth's 2024 studio recordings) | Marshall JVM410H (typical for modern Megadeth studio recordings, high-gain Marshall stack, no direct source for this song but consistent with recent Megadeth studio/live rigs) | 7.5 |
| Life In Hell · riff | Riff · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP | Marshall JCM800 (blended with Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads head) into Marshall 1960DM Dave Mustaine Signature 4x12 cabinet | 8 |
| Looking Down the Cross (Live In Denver, CO, 1986) · riff | Riff · distorted | B.C. Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers | 7.5 |
| Lucretia · riff | Riff · distorted | B.C. Rich USA Handcrafted ST Legacy Electric Guitar | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Lucretia (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (likely, based on era and artist's known studio use for Rust in Peace and remixes) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely, as used on original Rust in Peace and typical for Megadeth's 80s/90s/2000s studio tones) | 7.5 |
| Lucretia (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely 1990s model) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, studio recording) | 7 |
| Lying In State · riff | Riff · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP | Neural DSP Quad Cortex (modeling EVH 5150III 100W head into EVH 5150III 4x12 cabinet) | 8 |
| Mechanix · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RRT-3 | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 8 |
| Mechanix (Demo) · riff | Riff · distorted | B.C. Rich Bich (likely 6-string, possibly 10-string, but 6-string for demo era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers | 8 |
| Mechanix (Demo) · clean | Clean · clean | Spector NS-2 | Marshall JCM800 (bass channel, likely 2203 or 1992 Super Bass head) | 0 |
| Moto Psycho · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Y2KV (Dave Mustaine signature, 2000 era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 100W Tube Head | 7.5 |
| Moto Psycho · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Fender Jazz Bass (likely American Standard, late 90s/early 2000s) | Ampeg SVT Classic (likely, based on era and genre) | 7 |
| My Last Words · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (1986, custom, likely with Kahler tremolo) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio, 1986) | 7.5 |
| Never Walk Alone..A Call to Arms · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine Signature, likely custom shop, 2007 era) | Line 6 Dave Mustaine Signature Head (prototype, digital amp based on 1967 Marshall Plexi, used on United Abominations) | 8.5 |
| Never Walk Alone..A Call to Arms (2019 Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely used on United Abominations sessions) | Marshall JVM410H (typical for Megadeth studio in this era, used on United Abominations) | 7.5 |
| Of Mice And Men · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1994-1995, likely used on Youthanasia sessions) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded for extra gain, as per Youthanasia-era studio use) | 7.5 |
| Peace Sells · distorted | Distorted · distorted | 1983 Spector NS-2 (Kramer era, USA) | Peavey Mark IV Bass Head + Peavey 2x15 cabinet (studio); possible DI blend | 7 |
| Peace Sells · clean | Clean · clean | Spector NS-2 | Ampeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT-CL, classic tube head) | 0 |
| Peace Sells · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom (Chris Poland's main guitar for Peace Sells era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely unmodded, possibly boosted) | 7.5 |
| Peace Sells (2004 Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | BC Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Peace Sells (2004 Remaster) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Poison Was the Cure · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Unknown (likely David Ellefson’s Jackson Concert or similar signature model) | Hartke LH1000 heads into Hartke Hydrive 8×10 cabinets | 8 |
| Poison Was the Cure · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used on Rust in Peace) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, studio recording era) | 8 |
| Poisonous Shadows · solo | Solo · clean | Gibson Les Paul (Ryan Wariner's Custom Shop Les Paul, as used on the studio recording) | Dave Mustaine's rig (exact amp model not specified, but likely Marshall JVM or ENGL based on era and Mustaine's known studio gear for Dystopia) | 0 |
| Poisonous Shadows · solo | Solo · distorted | Gibson Les Paul (exact model not specified, but used by Ryan Wariner for the solo recording) | Dave Mustaine's rig (exact amp model not specified, likely Marshall or Fractal Axe-Fx based on era and Mustaine's known studio rigs) | 7.5 |
| Post American World · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature (likely custom shop, used by Mustaine on Dystopia album) | Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (amp modeling, likely Marshall- or ENGL-based high-gain patch) | 7.5 |
| Psychotron · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely 1991-1992 USA Custom Shop, Dave Mustaine signature spec) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, as used by Mustaine on Countdown to Extinction) | 7.5 |
| Puppet Parade · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely used on studio recording) | Marshall JVM410H (typical for Megadeth studio tones in 2010s+ era; no direct source for this song, but consistent with era and band interviews) | 7.5 |
| Rattlehead (Clean) · riff | Riff · clean | BC Rich Bich (early 1980s, stock pickups, as used by Dave Mustaine on Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984/1985) | 0 |
| Reckoning Day · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, likely used for solos on Youthanasia) | Custom Audio Electronics (CAE) 3+ SE Preamp into VHT 2150 Power Amp (studio recording, Youthanasia era) | 7 |
| Reckoning Day · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1994 era) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded for high gain, likely with EL34 tubes) | 7 |
| Return to Hangar · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track) · riff | Riff · distorted | B.C. Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Rust In Peace... Polaris · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, 1990, Dave Mustaine signature) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely by Mike Soldano or Lee Jackson) | 7.5 |
| Rust In Peace...Polaris (2004 Remix) · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (David Ellefson signature, likely 1980s/early 1990s model for original, but 2004 remix may have used same DI tracks) | Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely 8x10 cab, as per era and Ellefson's known rig) | 0 |
| Set the World Afire · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom, early USA model, as used by Dave Mustaine on 'So Far, So Good... So What!' 1988 recording) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12T-75 or Vintage 30 speakers) | 8 |
| She-Wolf · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Y2KV (Dave Mustaine signature, likely used for solos on Cryptic Writings era) | Marshall 6100LM (Marshall Anniversary head, studio recording amp for Cryptic Writings era) | 7.5 |
| She-Wolf · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Dave Mustaine signature, 1997 era, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge) | Marshall 6100LM (Marshall 30th Anniversary head, used on Cryptic Writings sessions, 1997) | 7.5 |
| Skin O' My Teeth · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, early 1990s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, used in studio for Countdown to Extinction) | 8 |
| Skin O' My Teeth · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RRT-3 | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| Sleepwalker · solo | Solo · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Live Wire pickups) | Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 (Dave Mustaine Signature Head) and matching Line 6 cabs | 8 |
| Sleepwalker (2019 Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall JVM410HJS Joe Satriani Signature Head | 7.5 |
| Sweating Bullets · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, early 90s, Dave Mustaine signature) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely with a rackmount preamp/boost in studio) | 7 |
| Symphony of Destruction · riff | Riff · clean | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1991-1992 era, as used by Dave Mustaine on Countdown to Extinction) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded) or VHT power amp (used in studio, per source 1) | 0 |
| Symphony of Destruction · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (early 90s, likely CMG or similar, with P/J pickups) | Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab | 0 |
| Symphony of Destruction · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1992 era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers) | 7.5 |
| Symphony Of Destruction (1992 Mix Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom, 1992 era) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded) into VHT 2150 power amp, Bogner Fish preamp, Marshall 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers | 7 |
| Symphony of Destruction (Live at Obras Sanitarias Stadium, Argentina, 2005) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV1 Flying V (Dave Mustaine signature, 2005 live era) | Marshall JVM410H (live, 2005) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers | 7.5 |
| Take No Prisoners · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom, Dave Mustaine signature, ca. 1990) | Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head | 7.5 |
| Take No Prisoners (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, used on Rust In Peace sessions) | Bogner Triple Giant preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio rack setup for Rust In Peace era) | 7.5 |
| Take No Prisoners (2004 Remix) · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature | Marshall 1959SLP (Super Lead Plexi, modded for high gain) | 7.5 |
| The Conjuring · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson King V Custom (1986, Dave Mustaine's main guitar for Peace Sells era) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986) | 8 |
| The Conjuring · riff | Riff · distorted | BC Rich NJ Series Mockingbird (1980s, likely stock pickups, used by Dave Mustaine on Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?) | Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, used in studio for Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? 1986) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers) | 8 |
| The Doctor Is Calling · riff | Riff · distorted | ESP Dave Mustaine Signature (likely DV8 or custom V, as used on 'Risk' sessions) | Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as per era and multiple sources for Mustaine's rhythm tones) | 7 |
| The Hardest Part of Letting Go... Sealed with a Kiss · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Live Wire pickups) | Marshall JVM410H | 7.5 |
| The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! · solo | Solo · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP | Neural DSP Quad Cortex (modeling high-gain amp, likely EVH 5150III or Marshall JCM800 profile) | 8 |
| The Skull Beneath the Skin · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7.5 |
| The Threat Is Real · solo | Solo · distorted | Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT Signature | Marshall JVM410H | 7.5 |
| These Boots · riff | Riff · distorted | BC Rich Bich | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 8 |
| This Planet’s On Fire (Burn In Hell) [feat. Sammy Hagar] · riff | Riff · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP | Marshall Dave Mustaine Signature 2203X Head (often via Neural DSP Quad Cortex with Marshall amp models for studio recording) | 7.5 |
| This Was My Life · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (likely Dave Mustaine's signature model, early 1990s) | Marshall JCM800 2203 | 7 |
| Tornado of Souls · distorted | Distorted · distorted | Two four‑string Jackson bass guitars (one red with ebony fingerboard, the other silver or originally yellow later painted black) | Hartke amplifiers (Kilo bass heads and HyDrive 810 cabinets) | 8 |
| Tornado of Souls · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (likely 1980s/early 1990s model, used by David Ellefson on Rust in Peace) | Gallien-Krueger 800RB (studio standard for Ellefson on Rust in Peace) | 0 |
| Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix) · solo | Solo · clean | Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 2004 era) | Marshall EL34 100/100 Dual Monobloc power amp with Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (2004 era studio rig) | 0 |
| Tornado Of Souls (2004 Remix) · clean | Clean · clean | Jackson Concert Bass (likely CMG or C20, 4-string, early 90s model) | Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely SVT-II or SVT-CL) with 8x10 cab | 0 |
| Train of Consequences · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson King V (custom, likely Mustaine signature or equivalent 1994 model) | VHT (now Fryette) Classic power amp with Bogner Fish preamp into Marshall 4x12 cabinets | 7.5 |
| Trust · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson Y2KV (Dave Mustaine signature, used in studio for 'Trust' solo) | Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded, likely by Dave Friedman) | 7.5 |
| United Abominations · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine Signature (likely United Abominations model, but possibly B.C. Rich Warlock as seen in some era photos) | Line 6 Dave Mustaine Signature Head (prototype, digital, based on 1967 Marshall Plexi, with built-in effects) | 7.5 |
| Vortex · riff | Riff · distorted | Jackson Y2KV (Dave Mustaine signature, used on Risk album sessions) | Marshall 6100LM 30th Anniversary head | 7 |
| Wake Up Dead (Randy Burns Mix) · solo | Solo · distorted | BC Rich Bich (mid-1980s, stock pickups) | Marshall JCM800 2203 (1980s, likely 100W head) | 8 |
| Washington Is Next! (2019 Remaster) · riff | Riff · distorted | Dean VMNT (Dave Mustaine signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Live Wire pickups) | Marshall JVM410H | 8 |
| We’ll Be Back · riff | Riff · distorted | Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP | Neural DSP Quad Cortex (modeling Marshall-style high-gain amp, likely Marshall JVM or similar) | 8.5 |
| Youthanasia · solo | Solo · distorted | Jackson King V (likely custom shop, mid-90s spec, used by Dave Mustaine for solos on Youthanasia) | Custom Audio Electronics (CAE) 3+ SE preamp into VHT 2150 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers | 8 |