Megadeth's 1987 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 88 concerts in 1987

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1987
Megadeth
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NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum New York, New York, United States
Dec 29, 1987
Dio / Megadeth / Savatage
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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Dec 28, 1987
Dio / Megadeth / Savatage

Dream Evil Tour

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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 28, 1987
Dec 25, 1987
Dio / Megadeth / Savatage Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 13, 1987
Christmas on Earth Festival
Megadeth / Kreator / Nuclear Assault / Overkill / Cro-Mags / Laaz rocket / Virus
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Queens Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Nov 29, 1987
Megadeth Tacoma Dome Tacoma, Washington, United States
Nov 28, 1987
Megadeth / Sanctuary
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Pine Street Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 25, 1987
Megadeth / Testament / Heathen
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El Dorado Saloon Carmichael, California, United States
Nov 24, 1987
Megadeth / Testament One Step Beyond Santa Clara, California, United States
Nov 23, 1987
Megadeth Unknown Venue Cotati, California, United States
Nov 22, 1987
Megadeth Jezebel's Anaheim, California, United States
Nov 21, 1987
Megadeth / Heretic

Wake Up Dead

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De Anza Theatre Riverside, California, United States
Nov 15, 1987
Megadeth Reseda Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 20, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Queen Theater Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Jun 19, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Queen Theater Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Jun 17, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Stage Coach Inn San Jose, California, United States
Jun 16, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 15, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 14, 1987
Megadeth / Overkill / The Necros
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El Dorado Saloon Carmichael, California, United States
Jun 13, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Unknown venue San Diego, California, United States

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tags: Gig Poster - Megadeth / Overkill / Necros on May 15, 1987 [217-small]
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Megadeth / Overkill / Necros
May 15, 1987
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Megadeth / Overkill / Necros on May 15, 1987 [675-small]

Megadeth / Overkill / Necros
May 15, 1987
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Megadeth / Heretic on Nov 21, 1987 [052-small]

Megadeth / Heretic
Nov 21, 1987
 Riverside, California, United States
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Megadeth on May 25, 1987 [319-small]

Megadeth
May 25, 1987
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Alice Cooper / Megadeth on Mar 21, 1987 [747-small]

Alice Cooper / Megadeth
Mar 21, 1987
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Megadeth / Overkill / Necros on May 28, 1987 [748-small]

Megadeth / Overkill / Necros
May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
 Latham, New York, United States
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May 28, 1987
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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 (06/14/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Hangar 18
  3. This Was My Life
  4. Dread and the Fugitive Mind
  5. Take No Prisoners
  6. Angry Again
  7. I Don't Care
  8. She-Wolf
  9. Sweating Bullets
  10. Let There Be Shred
  11. Mechanix
  12. Ride the Lightning
  13. Tornado of Souls
  14. Countdown to Extinction
  15. Peace Sells
  16. Symphony of Destruction
  17. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
  18. Silent Scorn

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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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