Megadeth, the American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, was formed in 1983. The band has released 12 studio albums, three live albums, two EPs, 26 singles, 32 music videos, four compilations and one box set. Megadeth rose to international fame during the 1980s. They are best known for their distinctive instrumental style, intricate passages and trade off guitar solos. Over the years, the band has received eight consecutive Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance.