Megadeth's 1985 Concert History

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine. The group is known for complex guitar work and precise musicianship and is regarded as one of the big four bands of American thrash metal along with Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica. Its music features fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars and lyrics addressing topics such as war, politics, religion, mortality and personal relationships.

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Megadeth had 52 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

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San Francisco Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 22, 1985
Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam
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Oasis Ballroom Sacramento, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 22, 1985
Dec 18, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

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The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 13, 1985
Megadeth
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Nov 30, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

The Mason Jar Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nov 29, 1985
Motörhead / Megadeth / Bible Black

Killing for a Living

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California Theatre San Diego, California, United States
Nov 27, 1985
Motörhead / Wendy O Williams / Megadeth

Goldenvoice presents

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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
Nov 24, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

One Step Beyond Santa Clara, California, United States
Sep 29, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Sep 28, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Sep 27, 1985
Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Sep 19, 1985
Megadeth / Dark Angel / Detente
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Fender's Ballroom Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 13, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

Music Machine Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 10, 1985
Megadeth / Precious Metal / Billy Wisdom & the Hee-shees / Wild Coyote Revue Music Machine Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 03, 1985
EXCITER / EXODUS / Megadeth
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Mountianeer building Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 02, 1985
Exciter / Exodus / Megadeth

Bonded by Blood

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Pine Street Theatre Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 31, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

Great Falls Civic Center Great Falls, Montana, United States
Jul 30, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

Unknown venue Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 29, 1985
Exciter / Megadeth / Sentinel Beast
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Crest Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 27, 1985
Megadeth Pallisades Garden Roller Skating Rink San Diego, California, United States

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EXCITER / EXODUS / Megadeth on Aug 3, 1985 [328-small]

EXCITER / EXODUS / Megadeth
Aug 3, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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EXCITER / EXODUS / Megadeth on Aug 3, 1985 [329-small]

EXCITER / EXODUS / Megadeth
Aug 3, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam on Dec 22, 1985 [795-small]

Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam
Dec 22, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains on Sep 27, 1985 [689-small]

Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains
Sep 27, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam on Dec 22, 1985 [524-small]

Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam
Dec 22, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam on Dec 22, 1985 [525-small]

Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam
Dec 22, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam on Dec 22, 1985 [526-small]

Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam & Jetsam
Dec 22, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Motörhead / Wendy O Williams / Megadeth on Nov 27, 1985 [070-small]

Motörhead / Wendy O Williams / Megadeth
Nov 27, 1985
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Exciter / Exodus / Megadeth on Aug 2, 1985 [496-small]

Exciter / Exodus / Megadeth
Aug 2, 1985
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Nu Metal
Speed Metal
Estados Unidos
California
Melodic
Thrash
NWOBHM
Old School Thrash
Political
Melodic Thrash
Technical
Angry
Metallica
American Thrash Metal
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Latest Setlist (06/06/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Hangar 18
  3. This Was My Life
  4. Skin o' My Teeth
  5. Take No Prisoners
  6. I Don't Care
  7. Sweating Bullets
  8. Trust
  9. Let There Be Shred
  10. She-Wolf
  11. Poison Was the Cure
  12. Countdown to Extinction
  13. Tornado of Souls
  14. Peace Sells
  15. Symphony of Destruction
  16. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
  17. Silent Scorn
  18. Shadow of Deth

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 82 concerts
2025 23 concerts
2024 70 concerts
2023 73 concerts
2022 93 concerts
2021 35 concerts
2020 31 concerts
2019 15 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 71 concerts
2016 117 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 66 concerts
2013 86 concerts
2012 115 concerts
2011 77 concerts
2010 135 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 86 concerts
2007 101 concerts
2006 39 concerts
2005 101 concerts
2004 30 concerts
2001 117 concerts
2000 84 concerts
1999 98 concerts
1998 131 concerts
1997 108 concerts
1995 136 concerts
1994 18 concerts
1993 60 concerts
1992 80 concerts
1991 116 concerts
1990 80 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 136 concerts
1987 88 concerts
1986 84 concerts
1985 52 concerts
1984 16 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Jul 19, 2025

I saw a few years ago people asking about the set list for Megadeth on June 12, 1987 at the Santa Monica Civic. I never had a chance to dig out the old set list, which i do have, but for now, how about watching the show live that night? https://jbweinstock.com/videos/m... Enjoy!

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